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This was a very frustrating book for me. I have so much admiration and respect for any man or woman who puts on the uniform. The truth is they are willing to do something that most of us cannot, this is especially true if they are a member of a special forces unit. I am a military brat and have many friends and family members in the armed services. I only mention this because I think it gives me at least a tiny glimpse into what they sacrifice for all of us.
The reason this book is frustrating to me is because of the remarks made by the authors of this book. The political jabs and ridiculous arguments made by Mr. Luttrell were annoying and distracting. This book made me cry and cheer for these men, but at times I wanted to throw it across the room. The “liberals” in this country are not to blame for why these men died, why the war started or the status of these wars today. The liberal media is not responsible for why Mr. Luttrell made the decision he did that day on the mountain.
Most people would label me a liberal and I can tell you I would have killed the goat herders to protect the people I love. I agree that war is chaos and split decisions have to be made and our men and women should be given the benefit of the doubt if they are brought before a military court. However, servicemen/women are not above doing the wrong thing and they should be held accountable if they cross the line. It is just like police officers, 98% of the police officers are good people and are there to protect and serve their communities but there are the 2% who get off on the authority and power the position gives them and they make bad choices.
It is frustrating when Mr. Luttrell says he was there to protect and serve his country and commander in chief. However, at same time, he criticizes Clinton, glorifies Bush (probably because he is a fellow Texan) and I would imagine is not happy with Obama. Oh and I believe he got a jab in on Carter as well. This kind of vitriol, us-against-them, liberal vs conservative, crap is why this country is in so much trouble and why we cannot get anything done. Why not just tell this unbelievable, gut-wrenching, harrowing story without blaming over 50% of the people in this country?
Having said all that (I never write reviews like this) I am glad he survived and could tell this story.
The reason this book is frustrating to me is because of the remarks made by the authors of this book. The political jabs and ridiculous arguments made by Mr. Luttrell were annoying and distracting. This book made me cry and cheer for these men, but at times I wanted to throw it across the room. The “liberals” in this country are not to blame for why these men died, why the war started or the status of these wars today. The liberal media is not responsible for why Mr. Luttrell made the decision he did that day on the mountain.
Most people would label me a liberal and I can tell you I would have killed the goat herders to protect the people I love. I agree that war is chaos and split decisions have to be made and our men and women should be given the benefit of the doubt if they are brought before a military court. However, servicemen/women are not above doing the wrong thing and they should be held accountable if they cross the line. It is just like police officers, 98% of the police officers are good people and are there to protect and serve their communities but there are the 2% who get off on the authority and power the position gives them and they make bad choices.
It is frustrating when Mr. Luttrell says he was there to protect and serve his country and commander in chief. However, at same time, he criticizes Clinton, glorifies Bush (probably because he is a fellow Texan) and I would imagine is not happy with Obama. Oh and I believe he got a jab in on Carter as well. This kind of vitriol, us-against-them, liberal vs conservative, crap is why this country is in so much trouble and why we cannot get anything done. Why not just tell this unbelievable, gut-wrenching, harrowing story without blaming over 50% of the people in this country?
Having said all that (I never write reviews like this) I am glad he survived and could tell this story.