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Originally Posted by MorganGrayson
Chris...I didn't interpret that as Mike "sluffing off" the number of deaths. I believe he's made the most important distinction of all: separating the opinions regarding the "politicians" and the "troops." He is correct that given all the possibilities, the figure is low and a testament to the training and skill of the actual troops. We have, in fact, lost far many than 2000 in individual battles, some of which were held in Virginia.
We can't ever make the mistake that was made during Vietnam: blaming the troops for the war. Put the blame for the war where it belongs, but support the people that were sent to fight it.
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I have to disagree with you here.
What Mike is doing is trying to channel the debate off to a numbers game. "We've 'only' lost 2,000 people, which is minor compared to other situations." By doing so, you avoid a discussion of anything remotely important.
BTW ... when you mention the battles in Virginia, are you only counting Americans or do you include the traitors too?