a a vietnam veteran with 40 plus year of demon to deal with and i find enormous relief in this movie no political agenda and no concern about whether the war in iraq be right or wrong . simply a superb characterization of the damage war do to people who experience it . this movie be about no war in particular every war in general . i do not believe it possible to always avoid armed conflict . but i certainly do believe that it have to be undertake for the right reason and with the support of the international community and in such a way that there be no question that we will succeed and with the clear understanding that no matter how justified and there go to be enormous collateral damage to the people involve . they need to be honor and care for . my gratitude to the cast and crew of in the valley of elah . thank you all . i wish more people could and would see your picture .