I just wanted to pass along a quick quote of an American soldier taken from the article "The Media, The NSA and The Patriot Act" by Clint Van Zandt:

"Freedom. One word but yet countless words could never capture its true meaning or power. For those who have fought for it, freedom has a taste the protected will never know. The biggest outcries of opposition to our cause are from those who have had no military experience and have not had to fight for freedom." (Emphasis added)

Hooah! 'Nuff said.

(HT: Hugh, Counterterrorism Blog)