[Gennee]

Kara, I'm a veteran and served during the Vietnam era. I'm no war monger but I'm very proud of having served. We do need a strong military but I don't believe that we should mettle in other countries and their internal affairs. If this country faced an attack I would be involved.

The premise for going into Iraq was false to begin with. I figured all that out a week or two after 9/11. I was 1 1/2 miles from the attacks. I also became a Chrsitian while in the service. Men and women were able to serve in the military and still be faithful. It could be tough and I expereinced some of the ridicule and taunts. It was worth it though because it made me stronger.

The point to remember is that the military is made of men and women who serve honorably. The reasons are various but still they do it.

Gennee