On Tue, 12 May 2009 13:10:16 -0400, HK wrote:

The shootings have sent shock waves through the military. They come at a
time of rising concerns about the stresses borne by soldiers who have
served repeated tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many soldiers are
on their third or fourth tours in Iraq.

Meat with arms and legs to hold guns and operate equipment.

That's what these kids are to the pentagon and chickenhawks.