Sure you've read the highly publicized reports about dissenting soldiers in Iraq (most prominently lack of armored Humvees) but man bites dog, soldier biting commander to ask for protection, is always news, even in freedom—of speech—for—all—including—our—troops America.
 
But here is another report about our military in Iraq that may not receive so much attention, especially in the end of the year news rush topped by the horrible tragedy in Asia and the victory for freedom in Ukraine:  active duty soldiers overwhelmingly support their mission in Iraq.  
 
Well, yeah, people in dangerous, life threatening situations have to justify their actions in order to function some might argue.  True.  But reverse that argument; they're functioning so well, so bravely in such danger because they truly believe in their mission. 
 
Ethel C. Fenig   12 27 04