[Gurn]

Others believe we should go to an all out war with a billion people, good bad or indifferent. Kill 'em all and let God sort them out kind of attitude. Of course, none of these people are wearing a uniform or will be in a position to be put on the front lines of this "global war". I'd say a pretty safe position from which to "let loose the dogs of war" rhetoric.

Out of curiosity, how many years did you wear the uniform? I served my country for six years, four as an officer.

After 9/11, I tried to re-enlist. I was too old. I tried to get a waiver and go in as a JAG lawyer. I was turned down.

So I resent your thinly-veiled suggestion of cowardice on my part.

If I could go back in as a buck private, I would. But I'll be 39 next month.

But back to my question: How long did you serve in the military?

[wvobiwan]

If your comments on this thread are an indicator of your attitude, I'm glad the military decided it didn't need your 'help'. That kill em all viewpoint only makes the soldiers in Iraq's job harder.

Get a grip.

[Bob J]

I am not advocating a global war with 1 billion people, so my military service is not an issue. I respect and appreciate your own service in uniform, however, as you have shown, no matter what your intentions are, you will not be there taking the RPG's in your face on the front line. I did not infer cowardice (nice attempt at diversion though) merely pointed out that it is easier to be an advocate of a global war when one is not actually going to be doing any of the fighting. I'd be interested in seeing a poll from our men and women in arms as to how they feel about launching a worldwide military effort against all muslims.