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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
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To: KLP who wrote (175611)11/23/2005 9:21:15 PM
From: geode00  Read Replies (1) of 281500
 
The number of deaths in Iraq would have been far higher if it wasn't for improved field medical technology. In addition, the 2100 is only those KIA and it doesn't include those who died of their wounds or those who are permanently maimed.

Note also that this isn't a war against a country or even a visible organization and, in fact, isn't even considered major combat by Bush.

Actually, some number of these people are not 'volunteers' but those who were hoodwinked by the government and treated to a backdoor draft. Still others were looking for help in obtaining an education or simply looking for a decent job.

Note that there aren't Republican recruits breaking down any doors lately. In fact, the military is making some of its recruiting goals by throwing most if not all of their qualification requirements out of the window.

Are you volunteering for Iraq? They've tried to get grandmothers and grandfathers back in and succeeded on occasion. There's a big need for volunteers and I'm sure they'll take you.
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