Bulldog, islamic terrorism has NOTHING to do with our freedom. 9/11 was our own government. Any research will show more convenient coincidences than a bad sitcom. You got strong and learned how to shoot. That's commendable. It changed your life, I'll give you that. More than likely for the better. But I am not going to salute you, because we SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAD ANY MILITARY INVOLVEMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST FOR ANY REASON. You furthered the cause of state and military expansion and the protection of military and state interests. NOT the American people's. There is an enormous difference.