you see, this is a huge part of the problem. too much shit like that goes on. you hear about something new every few days. then people get all irate because you're "not supporting the troops" and all of a sudden you're a terrorist or a terrorist sympathizer. so, wwtd (what would a terrorist do)? probably rape and murder. just a guess.

so we should send people who aren't fucking crazy and who are smart enough to do their job without any of these "recreational activities" on the side. but the problem with that is most people smart enough to not rape and murder aren't going to readily join the army. the vast majority (not all) of the people i know of who served are kids who didn't go to college, had no ambition, no life plan, and were just like fuck it, i'll join the army. and there are also 1 or 2 who are crazy and like killing. i shit you not. i'd link to one's myspace, but that might give away a bit too much.

anyway, the point is it's very hard to have respect for the "noble cause" when shit like this is reported all the time. that's all.