[arm958]

So this may not be a slur; it may be the truth.

It is true that whites serve disproportionately in combat arms. However, the author of this article was trying to twist that fact into an argument that these whites should be pitied. On the contrary, they should be admired and emulated. Perhaps the America they come from is still worth fighting for. Perhaps the America of the urban cynic is not.

[patriciaruth]

You may be right about his attitude. However, I think he actually meant what you said, that they don't want to complain, even though they should have the first right of complaint, being the most willing to give their blood to preserve their nation.

[patriciaruth]

Something else you said reminds me of something my cuz (Army) once said. That rural kids are idealistic and trainable and really know how to work, while city kids are worse than useless as soldiers, due to their attitude.

[cynicom]

I did not see it that the author was twisting anything. The facts were there and that is the salient fact. Rangel and the rest were making a race issue out of it, the author is merely stating the obvious.

[junta]

Bttt