[zrayr]

I never mentioned the word sacrifice, Or made any comparison between the sacrifices of the military and of any other part of society.

Our soldiers defend our boarders, but their defense goes much deeper. They protect the American way of life, our freedoms. And that is what sets them apart from a soldier from countries like Iran, North Korea, China, etc. whose deaths would be in defense of tyranny. When we lose a soldier, they weren't just defending our borders, they were protecting our freedoms. Having freedoms that are worth dying for is where our country gets it's strength.

Freedom of speech, and a free press are two of the freedoms that keep our democracy open & transparent. Without them, and the others listed in the Constitutions Bill of Rights, we are just another country.

Labeling the media as liberal & not to be trusted is a trap. Believing those across the political aisle don't have a love for the USA as deep as yours is a trap. Don't fall for it. Liberals have died in our countries defense the same as conservatives have. No one political viewpoint has the right to demean the patriotism of their political adversaries.
Our overseas enemies love it when we attack each other, it makes their job that much easier.

Z.