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No, in the case of Richard Belzer, those who've given the ultimate sacrifice are not stupid, as Mr. Powers says they may be for dying for the likes of Belzer. In the end, many gave their lives for their buddy to their left or right, or someone else in their unit. Not something that we who aren't there in combat often ascribe to their sacrifices.

But what put them there in harm's way was their willingness to serve and, yes, to allow such as Belzer, Maher, et. al., to continue to trash the living and dead soldiers' sacrifices because that's the price that comes with having a free America.

p>As to soldiers' qualifications to comment on the war, I've suggestions for Belzer. First, get some special dispensation from Uncle Sam to be in the Army or Marine Corps. Join immediately and get qualified with an M-4 carbine, a sidearm, maybe even a crew-served weapon. Put boots on the ground in Iraq or Afghanistan for a season or two. Place glutei on the line frequently. Spend time with fellow soldiers and civilians. Then, speak and maybe someone will actually listen. br> -- C. Kenna Amos Jr. br> Princeton, West Virginia /p>

"For a moment, let's consider the people Belzer insults. Americans like these have helped put an end to slavery, oppression, genocide, and all manner of craziness put forth by every spiral-eyed deranged dictator and tin-pot wanker on the planet."

p>To which Powers could have added the comment by RAdm. George Tarrant (fictional character in The Bridges at Toko-Ri ): "Where do we get such men? Where do they come from?" br> -- GP br> Sedona, Arizona /p>

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