Any time I get discouraged about how our soldiers are treated here at home by the loony left, I pull up this story from the 2005 Seattle Times. Even here in the extreme left city of Seattle, you can still find good people that support the troops and their mission.
I Double-Dog dare you to read it without getting a lump in your throat.
DINERS HAVE SWEET SURPRISE FOR SOLDIER, GIRLFRIEND
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002452810_canlis26m.html