This aggravates me because I just enlisted in the Navy back in January. I would love to think people appreciate us fighting for their freedom but apparently some idoits don't. Also to those idiots who think you have to support the war if your support our troops you are sadly mistaken. Every person has the right to decide what they support and just because troops are related to the war doesn't mean that you support both just because you support one. That's like saying that if you like one thing in life that you automatically like whatever is related to it.

Soldiers do not get to choose where they go and what they do, but most knew what they were getting into when they enlisted.... not everyone agrees with this war and not everyone supports the people that are fighting it, that soldier should learn to accept this. Soldiers are people, the same as everyone else. Some are brave, some ignorant and stupid- they should be respected just like everyone else, but I don't think they have a right to get all offended when someone says that this war (and by extension those fighting it) are stupid. On a side note I am completely disheartened by the number of people who give intelligent, well thought comments, a negative rating just because they do not agree with it. freedom of speech people, learn to accept others opinions without getting offended.

At least you said sorry. The soldier was probably still furious over hearing your mom talk like that. I bet he appreciates that you don't think the same, but FYL for getting that response anyway.

i wouldn't go to Iraq if I had a girlfriend or wife...I know 2 wives and 2 girlfriends of soliders, and I've ****** all 4 while their man was deployed..one I had a 3some with. Plus, a lot come back and can't adjust and end up shooting their wife in the head, that happened in my town just 2 months ago...John Kerry said it best..you're either smart enough to stay here and get a degree, or you join the army.or something like that. Either way, you get the gist...

Your mom, sorry to say, is a complete asshole. Let's drop her in the middle of Iraq && see what happens. My boyfriend is a soldier in the US Army && is out to protect people like your **** of a mom so she can make her ignorant comments. FYL for being born to such an insolent piece of work.

I won't comment at all about the war or anything related to war, because it's not necessary. But frankly, who does that soldier think he was? "You ******' better be?" What if you weren't sorry? What's he going to do, attack you? Does he think that uniform makes him a big man and he can do whatever he wants to whoever he wants. **** *that* particular soldier for being an asshole. If you put on the uniform, you're supposed to serve your country with honor and integrity, not an ego like you're on some power trip. You apologized for your mother's tactless words, and he responds with a pseudo-threat? Guys like that shouldn't be allowed to wear the uniform, lest they disgrace all the real heroic men and women who do wear the colors and do so while serving the country proudly and admirably.

your mom is retarted

Your mom could have been more subtle, but it wasn't YOU that was saying it, the guy kinda was out of line by saying/mouthing that to YOU.

YDI for insulting the soldiers that are over there fighting for your freedom to be able to speak your mind without fear of prosecution.

just tell them "thank you for your service" my brother is a marine who joined after 9/11 out of personal convictions. he recently re-enlisted, despite all his grumblings, because his unit is going back to iraq. he did so because he felt a loyalty to his fellow marines. it wasn't for any other reason. as much as i hate the wars and think they are misguided and a giant rut in the mud, i admire my brother's sense of loyalty and dedication. i say this because everyone has a reason for entering and staying in the armed forces. it isn't them that makes decisions about where they go and what they do when they get there. that is up higher ups. they sacrifice a lot in the name of the country. i'm not doing the patriotic wave the flag thing. just be considerate. and seriously some of these guys are coming back pretty damaged in the head. i don't suggest poking them with a stick.