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Thanks Lady. I wasn't fooled by the characterization of your position on this issue; you've been consistent the whole time.

I did watch Private Lynch's comments when she got home...and she didn't forget to mention her friend who didn't make it. Watching her I was proud of the way she comported herself despite being in obvious pain when she didn't think the camera's were pointed at her.

I'm no fan of women in combat...hell, I'm even opposed to them serving on ships and isolated duty stations at any time, but I am repeatedly impressed by some of our young women in uniform. Given her choice I'm sure Private Lynch would just as soon be left alone to recover...but she just grits her teeth and keeps on trooping on. She is putting up with a lot more BS then most troops will see in a 30 year career.

I'm proud of the Private and how she's comporting herself.

I knew you wouldn't be fooled. We've known each other too long and we've been friends too long for that.

You weren't around when this story broke in the news, and I missed the chance to mull it over with you. I've enjoyed and appreciated hearing your perspective on it.

It's true that Pfc. Lynch and Pfc. Piestewa were best friends, and it was heartwarming to hear Private Lynch make mention of that in her remarks...I just wish Pfc. Piestewa had been able to come home too.