But there is just one big problem with that picture: In actuality, the troops are destroying our country and our fundamental rights and freedoms. That's not something any American should be grateful for.

Consider the out-of-control spending and borrowing that are sure to bring on an economic and monetary crisis that could make the Great Depression look like child's play. A big part of all that federal spending and borrowing is for the warfare state, where the troops play a major role.

Of course, the warfare-state people exclaim, "We're not at fault. We're protecting national security. The fault lies with the welfare state side of the federal government. Cut their dole instead of ours."