[Brad]

Originally Posted by Boofo

And Brad, agreeing or not with a war doesn't diminish your responsibility. Do you really believe I thought Nam was legitimate?

Hell no.

But again I'm not going to throw away my own life to fight a useless war for some foolish old men. I know you know exactly what I'm getting at.

If I was around back then I doubt I would have fought in 'Nam, I can't say for sure because I didn't live in that time. However I know for a fact that I wouldn't have taken part in that "home coming" you guys got upon your return. I have always had all the respect in the world for our fighting men and women.

For example on my last trip through the nations airports I met many people on their way to Iraq in full uniform (they were not going directly there of course, but most of them would eventually end up there). I made a point to have a conversation with these guys or at least let them know that I appreciated all the things they do for my country.

You know what? Even though I was in a room full of Americans I found I was the only one around that was even paying them any attention. I didn't see one other non-military person talk to them the entire time... Are people just that scared of strangers or were they avoiding talking to anyone in uniform? I've no idea...but I did find it to be disrespectful..maybe I was just raised different?

You are right I do have a responsibility to my country. However I also have a responsibility to my family, and they come first. I also fight better with my mind than I do with my fists (or gun for that matter). I'm more concerned with fixing things here at home, and I honestly believe if we can do that we can avoid useless wars in the future. I hope to see a government in the states run by the common man before I leave this Earth...I doubt I will but I can at least work at it while I'm here.

I'm just one young man that refuses to die for a few foolish old men is all. They want me dead as a matter of fact...they fear that one day me and many like me will take their power away from them. Hopefully you know what I'm getting at...