No. No. And no. I won't stay quiet when the dirty work involves atrocities committed by armed forces from my country. It is when common people begin to accept the works of hell as normal, that we assign for ourselves a place in history among the dishonored.

And although it is not directly related to the topic, you've used the idea that liberals don't support our armed forces. My idea of supporting the troops is so far different then yours Oregonian. Lip service to our men in combat is your idea of "supporting the troops".

Say nothing bad of them, they are harms way for our sake. I say BULL.

For them that perform with honor and valor I say spread the word of their deeds far and wide, for those that do not, then let them have their proper rewards based on their actions.

I put on a bumpersticker...look at me I am a patriot. I say BULL.

Give them real support. Make sure they have proper and adequate counseling when they get home. Make sure that their kids are taken care of while they are gone. That adequate childcare is available. That their wives have a support system. Make sure that getting healthcare after they return home is not another combat operation. Make sure that they are paid handsomely for their service. Encourage and support their quest for higher education.

Soldiers are people who have the same concerns for family just like any good person. Support them by helping take care of the people they worry about. And provide for them whatever they need when they return so that they are succesful in their pursuit of happiness.

Simple people Put American Troops in harms way, and then applaud them from 10,000 miles away and call it supporting our troops.

I say BULL.