Because I value human life, I am, in general, a pacifist, although I could be persuaded to support a war of genuine self-defense. It's that same love for people that leads me to support those who serve in the military, even if I oppose many of the activities the government sends them to do. And having served, it should go without saying (but too often does not) that they've earned whatever support they might need from that government. Today, I say thank you to our veterans