Hey Spud,
I am a vet, USA 1986-1994.
I heard your comment today, 23AUG08, that you said you have never heard from what you honestly thought was a member of the armed forces, or former member, with an anti-war point of view.
Consider yourself contacted by one today, though I am not sure if you will officially count me. I have to admit that I am not against all war, but I sincerely believe against the current war in Iraq. I also know of other former vets that share my opinion.
One thing being activity duty can do is to skew one's perception of patriotism. I had a member of my platoon whom was in most respects a conscientious objector, but found himself overwhelmed with a sense ...
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