I believe in my heart that many enter service due to economic constraints the rich have caused that leaves them no other option. Others mask benefit with patriotism.That's just SICK. I know folks die in war, and I'm sorry for your losses. However, and more importantly-I think it idiotic that still today we solve problems by lining up all our men, and now women, against theirs-whomever theirs is and set about killing each other. I think military service has way more to do with the rush of testosterone and dominance then figuring out reasonable resolution. You make the choices you do about the job you take. I believe all military benefits should end at end of service. There's way, way, too much focus on military in this country-no where near enough focus on resolving difficulties outside of a "our side wins" mentality. It has taken over congress as well-no more consensus building. We have a dept of defense, how about one of peace?

I appreciate the right to my opinion, and respect yours.