Quote Originally Posted by CGM View Post
Van, you make some valid points, about the context of the times and all. It's a tough call. Hard to agree or disagree with what you say.
I try to stay even handed with these issues. After two combat deployments I know what its like to make decisions that have human life implications, both of my Soldiers and civilians. I feel very blessed that I personally have never lost one of my Soldiers in combat. I just can't fathom having to make a decision where possibly 10s of millions of lives hang in the balance.