Rus: Let me ask you a few questions. You’re a former vet, correct? You pay taxes, correct? You’re not an active protester against US policy in the sense that you’re not out publicly protesting the war(s) and US policy, correct?

If you answer “yes” to these three questions, then you’re also the personification of “if you can’t beat them, join them”. As I said earlier, I agree with some, but not all of our actions, and I understand why we do what we do and why it is necessary.

If you feel so strongly about the way the US conducts policy, and you fear for the safety of your young sons, why do you continue to live here? And, no, that is not a “love it or leave it” question, it is a question of pragmatism.

You want to sit in the comfort of your own home and type away about the madness of it all, but do nothing in terms of active protest. If you are to be taken seriously, then you have to put your money where your mouth is.