Then someone better start filing a lawsuit against job place harassment because those pathetic anarchists are “harassing” their employees.

and you also wrote: “The military doesn’t have enemies” – let me refer you to exhibit A- the first image at this post – the sign the protestor is holding reads “Fuck the Army”. So I would have to say wrong answer – those twits hate the army and are the enemies of men like my husband and my father who have laid their lifes on the line so that that little piece of shit can hold that sign up.

The military doesn’t have enemies. The nation has enemies, both foreign and domestic, that the military is directed to combat.

The authority of the military emanates from the authority of the Federal government, which is empowered through the consent of the governed. Regardless of how you feel about their opinions or actions, those UCSC students are the military’s boss.

Your inability, or your choice, not to grasp this is both troubling and I’m afraid, common.

That aside, the UCSC students you wrote about are ignorant, spoiled brats, typical of those who have the privilege of living in a free and safe country but have no appreciation for those who give their lives so they can.

The dichotomy between the misguided useful idiots and the disciplined protective warriors is glaring. The students storm a group of recruiters they know will not strike them back. The Warriors go willingly and bravely facing an enemy determined to ki…

Regarding the protester. I disagree with her but I’m not sure if anger is misplaced if you feel that your government is not only engaged in a policy which is killing thousands of innocent people but possibly increasing the vulnerability of Americans to attack. The war in Iraq is damaging the US military- we are losing capable officers that will be need at a time when the US faces a war not of our choosing. So, sure the Army is the vehicle of this policy but she’s an idiot for displacing her vitriol from the instigators of these policies.

Have I served in the Army? Marines? AirForce? No and I’m greatful that I haven’t had to. But, I am also greatful for those who have chosen to serve and dedicate their time and lives to the service and our Country.

I am glad to hear that you havent felt the crunch of Veteran’s benefits and the cuts to VA hospitals. Everyone has not had the same experience.

Last year, my father was in the VA getting his legs amputated (some Dr.s and caseworkers will say it is service related, some won’t). Our family was given a timeline of how long he would be in the hospital including recovery and rehabilitation that amound to something like 5 weeks. In that time my mom planned to rework the house and get prepared to better care for a double amputee. Needless to say, budget cuts went into effect, and after less than two weeks, my mom recieved a call and said he no longer qualified for rehabilitation and and certain portions of the extra recovery period and she had to come pick him up from the hospital the next day. The house wasnt completely prepared nor were his completely healed, but that just didnt matter. Not to mention, no one was prepared to get him in and out of my my mom’s car when he didnt have legs to stand on to get into a wheelchair. But, hey they were supporting our troops!

Whether a veteran serves for 3 years or retires from the military, whether or not during their time of service they were sent into combat, they signed up ready to serve in combat if they were so called (maybe those 3 years the country did not send any many into combat) . They were willing to put their lives on the line so that people like me did not have to, and they deserve to be treated with the utmost respect and deserve the benefits that will keep them healthy and comforable for the rest of their lives. As a taxpayer, I am 100% ready to support that (whether or not they served in a war I thought was necessary, because I know they follow they orders of the commander in chief — not me.)

I don’t support reducing Veteran’s benefits, either. I didn’t support it under President Clinton, either. But since becoming a disabled veteran back in 1993, my service-connected disability benefits have done nothing but gone up.

I don’t have a yellow ribbon on the back of my car, either. I have a US Army Veteran license plate instead.

So, the “chicken hawk” meme doesn’t really fly around here. I’ve raised my hand. I’ve worn the uniform. I’ve done my time in the sand, so that you and your ilk can continue to abuse your “freedoms” without having ever done a damned thing to have earned them (other than having the fortune to be born in this great country).

But I still find those little yellow ribbons that you so despise to be infinitely more patriotic than signs that say “Fuck the Army”. But hey, that’s just me.

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Oh, and an FYI, Lauren — those talking points you’re reading from? They’re months old. You should run (don’t walk) to the DNC or DailyKos for your updated list.