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Matthew, Host has been good enough to highlight some of the most relevant points in giant size so that people who skim can still see them. If you can't spend the time to read the whole post (which took me about 7 minutes), then you might want to just look for the stuff in bold or in a larger size. Please be aware, though, that every word in that post is primarily written for your benifit. Whether or not you agree with Host, his intent is to help you.
Paq, while this seems on the surface a rehashing of old arguments, I can see that there is a particular relevence considering this man is one of the troops that everyone seems to want to support (according to their bumper magnets). My concern in the matter is that because of this man's probable denial, he may be more likely to follow illegal and immoral orders because he feels the ends justify the means. This is the most dangerous kind of warrior. My grandfather, a WWII and Vietnam vet and historian, was always very clear about his experiences in the war. A soldier cannot be a drone. In order for militaries to be vindicated in the eyes of history, they should commit every act with their eyes open. Be aware of what you're capable of, but more importantly, what you should or should not do. When a soldier ceases to have morality, he or she ceases to have a soul...and that's not a soldier; that's a killing machine. If yo've seen the Terminator movies, you know that no one wants a killing machine. Espically Linda Hamilton. What ever happened to Linda Hamilton, anyway?
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