Chris, because you make a staement that money could be better spent on health or education than the Iraq war some of the conservatives on this site will likely call you unpatriotic, or worse, a coward even though you state that you are embarking on your fourth tour. Good luck, be safe, return soon. Be proud, the USAF was my service also.

Tom, the cheerleader I dated in high school, Marlene by name was one of the prettiest, had a great personality and a beautiful smile.

For all you folks that claim the Democats do nothing but raise taxes be aware that the Republicans get into your pockets in many other, sneaky ways. Example: The first thing Tom Ridge did when he took office was raise your vehicle registration fee by FIFTY percent. You can look it up!

And how obstinate or stupid to not accept the fact that Kerry's remark was aimed at President Bush and not the troops themselves?