now that we pay soldiers to die for us, that Americans don't want to be reminded of sacrifice?

It can be financially astounding in terms of retirement and health benefits. You need more citizen soldiers rather than professionals.

The political leaders are afraid to ask the public for any real sacrifice, which doesn't speak too highly of the citizenry.

They're soldiers; they gave the ultimate sacrifice. It's painful. It hurts all of us.

Our soldiers are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and we must do our part. And that means voting for the funds they need to finish the job.

It is not acceptable that our soldiers should put themselves at risk or even sacrifice their lives for a fundamentalist, illiberal regime.