Let's give our Marines a pass on the video that was released last month. They are tired, frustrated and angry. They have been fighting an enemy who hides behind children. The rules of engagement are forcing them to carry law books in their backpacks instead of grenades. Remember our contractors hanging from bridges? The people who killed our citizens on 9/11 had no respect for our country, much less innocent people.

Our soldiers are coming home to stand in unemployment lines instead of being hailed as heroes. If our government wants our boys and girls to put their lives on the line, then it's time to fight fire with fire. Our armchair generals have finally lost their minds as well as my respect.

Marie Schrimpe, Kennewick