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Excellent article, great comments. Wish I was articulate enough to express as well. It's everything I've been thinking as I read more and more about the history and current situation.

I'm ashamed of my President and my government, and mad as hell that our soldiers and military families are bearing the brunt of their incompetence, arrogance and unending greed. Soon we will all be suffering (if you aren't already) as the full repercussions of this war/occupation seep into every corner of our country for generations to come. There is no possibility of anything but a disastrous end to this mess and Bush's administration is responsible. Of course war profiteers like Bush, Cheney and their ilk will make big profits regardless. I think every politician who backed this war should have their children yanked out of this country and dropped outside the wire in the war zone for a dose of reality and personal involvement in the war.

Our country has been permanently smeared by the lies, corruption, and disgraceful actions and intentions of the Bush administration. They have stolen the good name and reputation earned by generations of Americans. They have demolished our country's economy and are so deluded they don't even understand that fact. I feel for our military men and women who are stuck in such a hopeless position in Iraq and Afghanistan. posted 04/03/2008 at 00:43:51

This just breaks my heart to hear how good men like Wethusing (and too many others) are being destroyed (suicide OR killed) because they won't stoop to the level often required now. It must be soul-crushing to be put in such an untenable situation. It's impossible to express how bitterly sad and hopeless I feel about the downward spiral that's happening in our government and country.

I send care packages to deployed soldiers & often think how difficult it must be to operate from a position of honor, duty, country in this war/occupation that is such an embarrassment of bungling, corruption, and corporate profiteering from the President down. I'm careful to never mention my reservations to "my" soldiers, and focus on trying to boost spirits. They're doing such hard jobs and following orders til they can come home. My only goal is to brighten their day - no politics, ever. After reading this and other stories on milblogs tonight, I'm feeling physically sick. Literally, I may throw up.

If anyone else out there worries about the mental health of our troops, don't just talk or think about it - do something. Adopt a service member and send care packages. Or funny cards & uplifting letters. It makes a huge difference in morale. There are lots of military support groups providing names, including AnySoldier.com. I've been doing it because it seems the only thing I personally can do to make a difference. It's nowhere enough, but it's something. posted 04/02/2008 at 23:55:27

Thank you, Leslie, for your wonderful review of Bad Voodoo's War. I saw it and was so impressed with Toby and all the young men he serves with and for. It makes me very proud and in awe of them all but also sad beyond words to see what they are going through. You know that is going on round the clock in different versions all round Iraq and Afghanistan.

We carry you in our hearts, indeed. That is very lovely. posted 04/03/2008 at 22:34:06