If my child wanted to serve his/her/my country that would be their decision. I would not encourage nor discourage that. My son's friends fought in Iraq, he chose to go to college, all came home except one. It was devastating to all of us and now even more so knowing the truth. I still wouldn't get in the way of a personal decision like that. My sister and nephew also served and I am grateful to them. I think it's honorable and now that the truth is coming to light, I don't believe there will be more endless wars like the last 100 years. Nothing is guaranteed, not life, not safety. One can die walking down the street so I don't think there is a higher chance of dying serving our country in the military than not serving. By the way, thank you for you and your family's service to our country. We are truly indebted to you. God bless. Edit: Screw John Cusack, commie freak.