Tie, theres a tactful,respectful way to make your point clear and he(voice of reason) failed to do so. I can go on and on and attack him personally, but whats the point. Tie, as far as the reservist being shocked and immuned, where do you get your info to assume this, could it be from the liberal media. Do you sterotype a whole group of people based on a few shocked individuals interviewed by the news. If you recall the reservist, were called up during a time of war. In this case both reservist and active were shocked to be deployed or activated. Before the 91 Gulf war the last real major conlict was vietnam(we all were complacent). Ill just tell you this tie, Our company of Marine corp Combat Engineers were ready. I would never put down or criticize the active duty members. Siemper Fi.
A little thing called esprit de corps I believe that helped us all motivate ourselves for the possible job ahead. At the same time he did serve so he is entitled to his opinion and the beating he is taking for sharing his opinion. 
