[AIG]

Veterans have a different perspective on war than civilian war-mongers. They know the cost of war first-hand and are less eager to start any war, without good justification based on America's own national interests. In addition, Mr. Perle doesn't serve his own interests when he insults the US military by calling them "not competent."

[FreeReign]

Veterans have a different perspective on war than civilian war-mongers. They know the cost of war first-hand and are less eager to start any war, without good justification based on America's own national interests.

So then we should have only veterans decide on all future wars?

[dighton]

Veterans have a different perspective on war than civilian war-mongers. They know the cost of war first-hand and are less eager to start any war, without good justification based on America's own national interests. In addition, Mr. Perle doesn't serve his own interests when he insults the US military by calling them "not competent."

Nice try, dumbass.

[fogarty]

Interesting to note that.

It is also interesting to see that veterans like Hagel and now General Schwarzkopf have come out with warning flags that this upcoming campaign is unwise.

And yes, there is one very real and very important parallel to Vietnam: the civilian suits (those with little to no military experience) are ignoring the counsel of vets and top military leaders. They are telling them to wage war, and also HOW to wage it. This is development which creates a whole LOT of risks.