Reply #78: I've been in the army, and I know all about war, so let's not go there.

[silver10]

That is why I think it would have to be a very, very important reason for me to ship anybody's father, son, brother, sister, etc. Don't think this Libya thing can't have American troops on the ground, despite what anybody says. Even pilots getting shot at and who possibly crash and die or get captured and tortured.

You hold this whole situation below you, "you wouldn't be much use to the military." Or more like an academic exercise.

The country is filled with chickenhawks like you. Wouldn't sacrifice your precious ass, but if it sounds like somewhat of a good thing, you believe it and are all over it.

We get told things as average people, and we fall for it and believe it. When will man ever learn from history?