Who Speaks for the Troops

Yesterday's Washington Post carried this op-ed by a wounded soldier who closes a what I think is a magnificent article:

The morale of the trigger-pulling class of today's fighting force is strong. Unfortunately, we have not had a microphone or media audience willing to report our comments. Despite this frustration, our military continues to proudly dedicate itself to the mission at hand: a free, democratic and stable Iraq and a more secure America. All citizens have a right to express their views on this important national challenge, and all should be heard. Veterans ask no more, and they deserve no less.

Indeed.

Any current member of the military who wishes to post something to this site about their morale may send their text to me at the above email. I will post all material, edited only for language (please keep it clean).

If the mainstream media does not want to listen, at least you have this modest little forum to speak your mind.