The Land of the Free(Some restrictions may apply)

Joel Stein of the LA Times wrote an article a few days ago about how he doesn't support either the invasion of Iraq, or the troops. He takes an interesting, and VERY unpopular stance, saying he doesn't like the reason for the occupation, so why should he support any aspect of it?

"I don't think (soldiers) are necessarily bad people. I do plenty of things that are wrong too. But I don't agree with what they are doing so I don't see the logic of supporting it."

He also states that politicians who oppose the invasion but support the troops are covering their asses. While I agree that they are trying to play both sides, his rant against the troops is misguided in the assumption it is based upon, namely, that the troops had a choice in going to fight. They don't; it's their job, and when the boss says jump you say how high. Supporting the troops doesn't mean you agree with the "war" it just means you hope the troops stay safe and come back home soon. And there is nothing wrong with that.