Well said, Smooth. People who haven’t walked a mile in the shoes of a Marine or soldier would be doing themselves a favor to refrain from criticizing those who have put their lives on the line for our country. It’s easy for those looking in to have all the supposed answers.
Your words are eloquent and well said.
It is a mystery to me when I run across such comments as those of Ben Mugged.
As we both know, Free Republic is a fine place for sharing conservative viewpoints, and engaging in constructive debate.
Having said that, it is without question that words have meanings and even somtimes consequences.
We are a self-correcting political forum, and that is our strength.