Freedom is a very valuable commodity. But unless it is re-purchased be each ensuing generation or it will lose its value. Those young men are buying freedom for the next generation.
We, here in the U.S. no longer value it, preferring our football, beer and fast cars. Sadly, unless we regain our senses, we will lose all those comforts we so foolishly treasure.
For all the years there have been people, there have been wars. In each of those wars young men have sacrificed their lives for purposes that seemed - to others - foolish. It will go on until there are no more people. I believe it was Plato who said "only the dead have seen the end of war."
Damn, what a refreshing post. No BS, no posturing, just realism based on a factual understanding of reality.