No need to turn this into a partisan bullshit rant. I don't believe any of us responded to any comment by you that was for or against any candidate or political ideal. Your comments were personal, and directed at all those serving. Those you didn't call lazy, you considered overpaid and over-recognized. You were pissed off that we get bennies that you don't enjoy, to include "thanks" for a job well-done. And quite frankly, you were told to fuck-off. If you think the risks and hardships we endure aren't worth the benefits and thanks that we get, keep your mouth shut and vote accordingly. You aren't going to get any sympathy from me. My life is on the line....whether it be for a cause you do or don't believe in. I've got plenty of friends that died while we weren't at war....do they not deserve thanks and a benefits package you envy because of that?

If you are pissed off at Bush for this war, that's on you...no need for you to take your bullshit out on us. We don't get to pick and choose where we fight, political opinions be damned...liberals and conservatives are going to the fight by the civilians that put us there. You do your job, we'll do ours. A perk for you to realize, we'll put our asses on the line for you...regardless of how you feel about it, just so you don't have to. And we welcome you to come join us any time you feel dissatisfied with the low-personal risk job you have now....

Where do you get the idea that those are "VA" bars?