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[Columnist Mark] Shields and

others seem to believe it is unfair that when America has to go to war,

the majority of those who have to fight are from poor families.

I will agree that sometimes

life is unfair. I would, however, submit that military personnel volunteer

with the understanding that the military will give them an opportunity

for a job and experience they can use to advance their skills in return

for their willingness to risk their life in defense of the country.

It is clear. Everyone serving

today understands this. You sign a contract before you get in.

I love the military for the

protection it provides and I have the utmost respect for military personnel

and what they volunteer to do.

My parents could not afford

to pay for college. I spent 10 years in the military. I benefited from

incredible training and experience. Although it was very limited, I was

sent on 10 combat missions where we wore helmets, flak vests, and guns

as we flew into places where people were shooting at each other. I got

out of the military, and now, I have a great job. If they recall me, I

will go