You didn't read my original posts?
My comment was that it IS a point of "discussion" as to whether going all out on a celebration of the Inaugural is appropriate at a time of war and war casualties. I was saying that it is OK to have a DISCUSSSION about that. I then pointed out that, in fact, family members HAVE asked their loved ones serving in the military now and many have said "Yes, we want a big celebration." Therefore it WAS an issue of discussion; proving my point that to just have a discussion of this issue is entirely appropriate. ( I will rephrase this: "Why would we ask our military their feelings if we didn't think it was an an issue that we would want to know their feelings on it?")
You have misread that I suggested we "shouldn't " ask our military. And whether I served, or not, has nothing to do with my supporting our military, which I most definitely do!
I'm sorry for the misunderstanding...thank you for clarifying your position. :)