Really though. Let's not stop there. Why not callously compare the deaths of our troops to knife-fight deaths at US prisons?
You miss my point.
I DO grieve for the fallen in Iraq, they are on my mind constantly and I am grateful for their service. This act of grieving is both deliberate and purposeful.
In comparison to other numbers of people who have died, it needs to be remembered that people in general do not mourn over the 35,000 car deaths in a given year.
The fallen SOLDIERS hold more importance in terms of their sacrifice... but there are other casualties in life and perspective is necessary to form a bigger picture
Keeping the number low is a priority.
But being realistic is called for.