[Chgogal]

"These men and women will do their duty but that doesn't take away from the fact that this should not have happened to them on such short notice."

Huh?

If not them, who? This war is going to get much tougher. I don't know your background, leadpenny and if you, your friends, acquaintances and US Military think the Democrats can fight a better war, win or at the very least survive, then by all means vote for the Murtha's, Kerries and Deans of the world.

I'm a civilian, borne of European parents who 1) survived the Allied carpet bombing in Berlin (and this Iraqi war is NOTHING absolutely NOTHING compared to what these Soldiers' grandfathers went through!) and the other who survived the German Occupation, was part of the Dutch Underground and witnessed the abysmal failure of Market Garden.

So, why are you such a downer? This country and our Military have survived worse. Granted, it was a big disappointment NOT being redeployed on a timely basis, but they are Soldiers and they volunteered. In other words, suck it up! This war is going to get much worse. If you and your friends can’t handle this non-redeployment then I suggest you wave your white flags and go French. This really isn’t meant to be a flame, but I cannot stand whining of any kind. I prefer Winston Churchill who Never Gave In, under ALL circumstances.

If you are suggesting a bigger Military, then voting Democrat is NOT the solution.

[leadpenny]

I served 21 years in the Army. Two tours in Vietnam and two and a half years in Munich in the early 60s. I have a son who is leaving for Iraq on Monday. You obviously have no clue what this does to morale and how it will effect recruiting. It's crisis management at the highest level of DOD. We won WWII with over 10,000,000 draftees. Soldiers and their loved ones will begin to ask why just them and why three and four and more tours. Israel is fighting for their survival with conscripts and so should we be. We should have asked ALL of America to participate in the WOT and there should have been a Universal Service Bill on the Presidents Desk before 15 Sep 01.

I appreciate your tough talk. Where'd you serve?

[leadpenny]

I couldn't stand to read your complete post. Would you like for me to tell you what you can do with your "whining" and "white flag" comments? I can't stand keyboard warriors.

[dakine]

"I'm a civilian...."

[kitkat]

Good for you, Chgogal.

In WWII the soldiers never saw home for four years. Some people in this country STILL don't think we're at war. I pray it doesn't take bombs dropping here for them to wake up.

[A. Pole]

This war is going to get much tougher.

Why?

[A. Pole]

I'm a civilian

A very brave civilian!