Spoiled, self-involved, over-pampered brats

Steve said: "She has become a willing tool in the hands of the extreme left.

FYI, Steve: the majority of Americans now feel that invading Iraq was a mistake, just as you and I have known for a long time (no need to digress there). So essentially, the majority of Americans now think that Ms. Sheehan’s son died for a mistake. That’s not an opinion of the ‘extreme left.’ That’s the opinion of the majority. Not sure about her role as a ‘willing tool’, but you’re welcome to explain.

Steve said: "I agree with Strother on required military service as well, but not for his reasons. I think the military helps one appreciate the privilege of living in the greatest country on Earth. God knows the spoiled, self-involved, over-pampered brats who make up most of the left today could certainly use the lesson."

And I agree with you, but most of the spoiled, self-involved, over-pampered brats who make up most of the right today could certainly use the lesson, too. I don’t know about you, but I’m surrounded by self-professed ‘conservatives,’ complete with ‘Support Our Troops’ magnets on their cars who would be gung-ho about any war the White House decided to cook up. But if their kids were called upon to fight these battles they support, then it would be a completely different story. That’s despicable, and in my opinion, worse than simply being naïve or opposed to most any military action, albeit a naïve philosophy. 'Conservatives' such as that are wholly hypocritical, cowardly, and — dare I say it — the pinnacle of elitism: ‘Sure I support the president and his wars… as long as his troops are someone else or someone else’s kids.’