I didn't like the song at all. No one gives a damn? I didn't exactly like who we were being compared to. No, only the media and non-supporters of our troops don't give a damn. You can support a person for serving without supporting the war.

So, here's my rant in response to soldiers complaining, and feel free to flame away, because I know who and what I am, proud. Many enlisted to protect America's freedom, long before 9-11 happened and were forced to stay in because units needed to retain people. Just when you thought you could finally leave, nope, they'd find a way to suck you back in again, it's the whole 8 year rule of commitment. If it weren't for the all volunteer force, you'd have nobody to protect the border, your freedom or help during a disaster. I served 13 years and two tours to Iraq. Hmm, let's see what did I and other soldiers give up. Enlisted long before this all ever happened, 1993,96 and 00. I was pregnant before 9-11 so I left my son at 5 and 9 months old for deployment and again when he was almost 3. I got hurt over there, my ex-husband got blown up and came back to recover. We've lost soldiers that we knew or were under our commands. Slept in foxholes, shit in holes or burn latrines, no AC, no heat, no power, NO showers, not enough food or water, dysentary plagued camp, no mail, no phones. Most don't complain the entire time they're there, but some do and people have the gaul to say stop complaining? Here we have plenty of civilians who piss-n-moan about traffic, the weather, gas prices and not getting their way.

I don't exactly approve of the war anymore, but I stand by our forces for their sacrifices. Somewhere, sometime in the future when you're down, a soldier, marine, sailor, airman or guardsman will be standing above you to pick you up off the ground.