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I've been watching Deadwood waaay too much :-)

Ray - I was a Navy Hull Tech for 11 years - firefighter and damage control. Did three years in special boat units and spent about 18 months in Iraq - '90 - '91.

You guys are finishing what we weren't allowed to. Of course, they stopped to avoid the hard stuff that you guys are handling now, and are handling in a VERY good, competent manner. You people have done, and are doing, an outstanding job, and we all owe you our thanks, regardless of the political attitudes.

I always wonder how things would have been had we rolled into Bahgdad and finished the job. I now believe nothing would be a bit different. Regardless of the world's direct involvement, the same people would be bringing up the same lame arguements.

See, I think some people don't want to even try to understand reality. They like sound bites and quick video clips, and they believe them. They always have and they always will. These are the people who say things like "Gosh.. all that everyone in the world really wants is peace and the chance to live a happy life". They'll never understand that some people are just fucking evil, and no matter how much aid you give them, they'll always have their own agendas. I'm glad that decisions are not left up to them.

So to them I say good luck. To you, again, I say thank you and welcome home.