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Go back and re-read my post. I never accused you of not honoring the integrity or courage of these soldiers. I accused you of using the deaths of these two soldiers to promote your well documented hated of Bush and his administration.

*** I am outraged that anyone would think it is a soliders "JOB" to needlessly die. ***

Did I say that? No.

*** It is our governments responsibility to guarantee all of us that it will not sacrifice our citizens for things it does not have to do. ***

So your saying we should've stayed out of Iraq and that the removal of Saddam and Co. should've been left to other countries? Or are you saying he should've been left to rule Iraq as he and his sons saw fit? Ask yourself this question; "Is the world a better, safer place without Saddam?"

*** But to me, the saddest thing of all is that our government does not appreciate how many young patriots we have who are willing to sacrifice so readily on its "word." ***

You're opinion fits Vietnam, not Iraq, IMHO.