[CamarosRus]

I am a (in country) Viet-Nam vet. I was drafted, but then enlisted to become a Helicopter Mechanic. Someone please remind me what the death of 50,000+ American lives (and the countless disabled vets) accomplished to maintain our freedom against communist aggression.

Now these 19-21 year old marines are getting killed in Afghanstan to protect our freedom. Does anybody believe that our presence in Iraq and Afghanstan will have any long term effect on eliminating the threat of Al Quaida (sp?) or other militant groups that seek to bring us harm.

Were throwing billions of dollars at corrupt govts and their leaders. Were trying to democratize these ancient muslim cultures and that will never happen.

My sincere condolences to all those who have lost family and friends in these recent years. My thanks to those have served and to those that are still active duty.

I am leaving my home soon, and make the short drive to visit TAHOMA NATL CEMETARY. My father is buried there (WW2) and eventually so will I.

Written with tears in my eyes as I am so frustrated
, upset and saddened by these deaths and foreign policies, all in the name of keeping us free.

Sincerely, Chuck Sharin