a soldier's story...

today's email from crooksandliars.com included a transcript of a recent interview of a US sergeant by Democracy Now's Amy Goodman. it was no suprise to me what many of our military personnel have been thinking about the war. it's worth reading, so i have attched a link to this post.

i will be one of the first to tell you that i do support our troops. i have nothing but great respect for what they do and their ability to handle the stress involved. i will also be one of the first to say that at one point in my life i almost joined up. what i don't respect are the propoganda, rhetoric, and manner with which our leaders are dealing with our foreign policy. i've said enough in the past about my opinion of the situation, you know where i stand.

it's about time somebody got the soldiers' side of things. finally, one of them has been able to put aside any fear of the superior officers, and possible dishonorable discharge to speak out for our people in the trenches.