[shibumi]

"It’s sickening that you talk about risky military action in such coy terms as “doesn’t have the guts.” Bombing a foreign country, which has not made an offensive move against us militarily, is always a serious action that puts many peoples lives at risk in the service. Please try to consider this, and talk about bombing foreign countries in a more respectful way."

I've been in combat. I'm not claiming to be a hero, just a guy who did his job.

Bombing is a fact of life in war. In case you haven't noticed, we're at war.

I know full well the consequences of bombing. I've had air strikes called in with a half-click of my position. It's probably the only reason I'm still here.

The only mistake we're making, in my not-so-humble opinion, is not using every resource and every munition at our disposal to wipe the enemy, and any memory of what he was, where he lived and his demonic moon-god off the face of the earth.

Now.

Collateral damage? You Betcha!

I'd rather collaterally damage the whole Arab world than see one more American soldier get a hangnail.

That respectful enough for ya, Sparky?

[shibumi]

Sorry for the oversight.

Ping to #72.

[50mm]

I'd rather collaterally damage the whole Arab world than see one more American soldier get a hangnail.

Wholeheartedly agree and thanks for your service, soldier.

[TheOldLady]

God bless you, and thank you for your service.