[Bill Shaw]

Originally Posted by ldzppln

My father was stationed on the very same ship, although in a different place and time. I humbly thank you, and countless others for your service to our country.

Just doing what my father, and his father did. Was a cool opportunity that may have served me much more than I did it.

Originally Posted by ldzppln

There it is - "I served, and you didn't, so STFU". That smacks of military elitism. Not surprising, but of no use in these sorts of discussions.

No use to you, but that doesn't make it no use. Kinda' lets the air out of your "thousand feet above" shot.

You're not required to shut up. Wouldn't know what you really think if you did.

Originally Posted by ldzppln

If you didn't before, you sure as heck did below.

If you have no problem with terrorist attacks on US soil, we just differ.

Originally Posted by ldzppln

If I'm way off base, please correct me. Seriously, me not so smart. All this fancy talk can be confusing to cavemen like me (think "unfrozen caveman lawyer" from SNL).

Stick with Jon Stewart.

At least you two can form eerily similar opinions in time to post just before the morning papers hit.