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In reply to the discussion: If you've never served in the military than you can't criticize those who have. [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)But agree, everyone will have an opinion, and there is no point to trying to exclude people on grounds like this.
When it comes to Iraq, though, IMO it's an evasion to blame Bush alone or for that matter the middle eastern leaders - we all participate. Unless you refuse to pay taxes, you are financially providing for the troops and equipment. People sign up for the military for many reasons, and aren't to blame for the illegal wars they are sent too. And as a people we elected Bush and a republican Congress and after 911, were all for attacking some target in the middle east in revenge for 911. I don't think we should give ourselves a pass as a nation and blame Bush because we fell for the lies. And it is especially a dodge to blame people for being in the military at the time.