Originally Posted by aloysious

If you have joined the military in the last 4 yrs. or so, particularly the army, what makes you any different than some extremist Muslim on jihad? You volunteer to go half way around the world to fight for a cause not knowing what the cause is. You place yourself in nearly as much danger as living in New Orleans, the most violent place in America, except your medical care is the worst you can possibly expect.
How stupid can you get?
Sorry, I know it's politically incorrect to not "support our troops", but I have no reason to.
If you want to fight a Holy War, a la The Crusades, have at it.
But you have no support from me.