My boys are 22 and 21. As they were growing up, they were raised patriotic, just as I was. We talked about them joining the service multiple times throughout their childhoods. In their older years, as we watched world events and discussed them, they chose not to join the military. I have to say, I could not be more thankful. However, both would fight to the death to protect their own and this Great Nation of the United States of America, on her soil. They are hard working young adults, (barely surviving by the fruit of their own labors in this world we live in), but they are critical thinkers and responsible individuals! (yes, I am a proud Mom) My point is, while I very much so support our military, I do not support our federal government as it so stands... and I am very, very thankful that my boys are not off in some distant land 'fighting' with one arm tied behind their backs.