Discuss: Silent Soldiers: The Heroes At Home

People thank members of the military. While this wasn't always true, or even popular, it is good to hear that we are appreciated.

I was talking to my wife the other day, and it breaks my heart to hear her problems. The car's broken. Cat(s) sick. Some asshole feels the need to make facist remarks to her about being a military spouse and supporting her husband through 15 months of hell and frustration.

I made a comment on something she wrote the other day, what I call the "Waiting Game", what spouses (there are military husbands) do when their significant other is off overseas, be it the Middle East, Asia, Europe, or Africa. (Note: locations withheld) I told her I couldn't imagine what it was like, and how I didn't think I had the strength to go through something like that.

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1- Tracey on Dec. 11 2007

Another one for the book you and Chris are writing (whether or not you know it).

The curling comment -- unexpected and very funny.

Yes, it's the soldier and the spouse, the family back home.

----- "Thank you," said Toad.

2- Alcuin of York on Dec. 11 2007

Your remarks about people referring to spouses / soldiers as fascists demonstrates the level of anger among the general population. It reminds me of the epithets thrown at soldiers and vets of the Vietnam war. I felt then as I feel now. The war is a mistake, but not the mistake of the poor grunt or his/her family. They are performing the duty they agreed to, and should be praised for fulfilling their agreements and words. The fact that our foreign policies are foolish and violent is not the fault of the soldiers, but of the people who elected the congress and the president; a people who have long practiced self-imposed ignorance about world affairs. In a democracy, we get the government we deserve. If I had my way, Daniel, you never would have been sent to Iraq in the first place, and Afghanistan would have been mopped up by 2003.

Alcuin

3- Caelanwolf on Dec. 12 2007

(iloveyou.)

4- Caelanwolf on Dec. 13 2007

Tracey: the curling comment is a bit of an inside joke

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