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A Bad Idea
Response to the article, "Guardsman in Iraq Punished Over Blog Post"

If the guardsman published info about things that were supposed to be secure, he got off light. He must have forgot that Iraq is not a police action -- we are at war. He must not really care about his fellow troops if he actually leaked security info. He is 40 years-old -- not 18. Those guys need to remember we are at war. Letting them having personal blogs was a bad idea.

Bring Our Loved Ones Back
Response to the article, "U.S. Considers Redefining 'War'"

In your article, "U.S. Considers Redefining War," it came to my attention that finally someone has voiced what I have been thinking all along. My husband is serving overseas, and I know how hard it is to be there. What I cannot comprehend is why we are not bringing our loved ones back home? Why not let [the Iraqis] get smart on their own?

Playing at War

It is time for those in Washington who are "playing at war" be charged with the crime of murder. The small group of politicians and profiteers and corporate lobbyists who think war is a “good thing” should be required to answer for their actions in a court of law. The inept civilians and their handpicked lackeys in the military should be brought to justice. It is time to punish the slackness of General Officers who disregard basic security measures, and the out-of-touch CIC who allows such callous indifference to human life.

The Incapable Humvee

At what point in time will the Defense Establishment come to the realization that the Humvee is not only an inappropriate vehicle for combat conditions, but is in fact contributing to our casualties in Iraq. The Humvee, intended to replace the Jeep that I knew, was given expanded functions over and above the Jeeps capabilities. It WAS NOT, however designed to be an armored vehicle designed to transport troops in hostile fire zones. It has now been over two years since our invasion of Iraq and there seems to be no end to the casualties caused by our use of these vehicles under conditions that they were never suited for. At a minimum, the Bradley is more suited to transport troops in fire zones and provides infinitely more protection than Humvees. Can the leaders of the Defense Department and the heads of the Army and Marines sleep at night knowing they are not providing maximum protection to our troops? I hope they can't and I hope that someday, someone will call them to account for their gross negligence. You do not fight with the Army you have, you create the Army you need to fight.

Way Too Soon

I was amazed to hear of the release of a new television series called "Over There.” My first impression from the previews is that it will cause misery for families of service members serving currently in country, as well as igniting problems for returning service members. The series "Tour of Duty" was a good series, with a good time period between the war it presented and the years it aired, allowing for an opportunity for veterans to share what they went through with families and showing those who didn’t serve what it was like. I think a show like "Over There" would be a great idea in ten years, but right now is just way too soon. I still have not been able to view "Blackhawk Down" since this was my generation at war and was too close to me. I love the study of military history and take every opportunity to watch movies and television programs that I can learn from, but I hesitate to watch things that drag up my own memories and feelings just yet.

Do the Crime, Serve the Time
Response to the article, "Airman Loses Stripes, Gains Bars"

My message is clear. Do the crime, and serve the time. The Air Force has always had a zero tolerance on drugs, and I hope they always will.

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