# I'm tired of arguing.

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**Created:** [February 16, 2003, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-tired-of-arguing/155385 "2003-02-16T04:46:36Z")\
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**Author:** ![TVeblen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@TVeblen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVeblen)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2003, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-tired-of-arguing/155385/41 "2003-02-17T05:33:22Z")

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You’re a class act, **Doors**. You’ve made a deeply-felt commitment and are laying it all right there on the line. It’s probably pretty damned hard to appreciate fine distinctions about now, but questioning the necessity or prudence of this war in _no way_ blemishes your honor for serving.

FWIW, I’m opposed to this war, right now. (Legacy of my dad, btw, a rock-ribbed _old_ Republican vet who fought his way through some of the worst WWII dished out–and who vehemently, vocally opposed the Vietnam “conflict” later. _We’re_ the government; temporary inhabitants of Washington are overhead.) But few things trump bravery or grace. You’ve shown both, in spades.

Folks on the SDMB can argue hammer-and-tongs about anything. And do. Consensus would be eerie. The stakes are higher on this one, collectively and most personally for you, **Airman Doors** , but that doesn’t mean one whit less concern for you.

Wishing you well,  
Veb

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