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Originally Posted by Linkster
Not at all - having spent 12 years in the military I would be grateful if someone had pulled us out a little earlier - I wouldnt have lost so many friends and I wouldnt have to honor their service at their headstones - I could be doing it with a raised glass at their favorite bar with them.
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Well said, but what I also see as a big fallout here is what will happen when all of these troops come home? There is going to be some serious pyschological problems and more than a few unable to cope.
If they don't achieve their objective in stabilizing the country I would hate to see another Vietnam-like "welcome back" by the citizens (which, btw, has got to be one of the most embarassing periods in your country's history).