Army Worried by Rising Stress of Return Tours


	Army Worried by Rising Stress of Return Tours

BobbyDelray

4-6-2008 1:14 PM

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iraq, war, patriotism

BobbyDelray says:

I wonder when people are going to ask themselves about their own patriotism? We sit back comfortably and watched as the same men and women are sent to Iraq over and over.

What sacrifice has the American public made to support our efforts in Iraq?

What is the real definition of Patriotism?

When is the public going to say that these practices go against everything we believe and stand up against?

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