[geedee]

If folks want to "PLAY" soldier, they should call Mattel. If they want to "BE" a soldier, they should do their duty and stop whining just because their gravy train has momentarily changed directions.

There's a reason you have to be an adult to sign the contract to enlist . . . if they signed up for more than they can handle, they have no one to blame but themselves.

Thank God we didn't have such whiners serving in World War II. We'd be speaking German and eating sushi for breakfast.

And for those who think the War On Terror is not comparable to World War II . . . I say "you're right. The War on Terror will be far worse and last much longer." We had identifiable enemies during WWII. We're battling religious, fanatic zealots who don't think twice about murdering women and children now.

There is no room for whiners in this war.

[68skylark]

I think your comments are misdirected. A few reporters are trying to whip up doom and gloom. Don't fall for it! Talk with actual NG and Reserve soldiers, and you'll get a far different picture. Don't believe the lying, liberal press.

[A. Pole]

The War on Terror will be far worse and last much longer." We had identifiable enemies during WWII. We're battling religious, fanatic zealots who don't think twice about murdering women and children now. There is no room for whiners in this war.

9/11 was not done by Iraq and Saddam Hussein was a staunch leftist secularist (that is why he was supported by US in war against Iran). Would you attack Korea after Pearl Harbour just because Koreans look similar and have similar religion to the Japanese?

American troops are stationed in more than 100 countries and the number is growing, when will it end - with the ultimate victory or with the collapse?