Eleven posts in four days - one of which was pretty critical - from someone who benefits from the protection provided by the person(s) they criticize. Interesting. [>:]

I have a friend who got back from Iraq two years ago - a Marine - who won a Bronze Star for bravery. Fine young man. Never bothered to ask him how his grammer was. Funny.....the guys in his unit that were wounded and killed weren't asked about their writing skills by the enemy before OR after the shooting started either.
Another friend of mine is currently in Iraq with the Army, 2nd Cavalry. He got a concussion as a gift from some Iraqi insurgents on Christmas Day when his BFV was hit by a blast from a car bomb 40 feet away. He's a very bright young man, and although he has excellent communication skills, no one asked him his education level before they set off the bomb or sprayed his BFV with small arms fire after the charge went off. Then again, he didn't ask the three cowards he sent to meet God what their education level was before he ended their terrorism careers either.

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If you can read and write, thank a teacher. If you can read and write in English, thank an American Soldier. Their sacrifice is what enables us to enjoy the privlage of being pompous asses without fear of being censored - no matter how offensive, self-sanctimonious or condescending the opinions we present may appear. They continue to defend our freedom, which includes our God-given right to make complete asses of ourselves in public whenever the spirit moves us.

Thank you, SSG Edwards, for committing to defend countrymen that aren't always as grateful, informed, or thoughtful of your sacrifice as they should be. Regardless of our personal feelings of why you're over there - away from your family and the comforts of home, through the holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. - I want to send you and every service-person over there a personal wish for good health, success in your mission, and a swift and safe return to your home and family. I hope there's a shiny new '08 Dodge Challenger sitting at the dealership waiting for you upon your return. God bless you all.

Feel free to critique my post - I took a chance by not using a grammer or spell checker. []