as i tell each and every poster who has the "you have to walk a day in my shoes to understand" philosophy of opinion-making...one doesn't have to put a hand on a hot stove to know it's hot. someone who has never had to serve can and should have opinion on those who do without any apologies whatsoever. most amerikans, 99% of all those walking the streets of our fair cities have never served military duty. should we all just have no opinion on the subject?