Originally Posted by pocketkangaroo

Of course they are supportive of their friends. They've been trained to obey orders and respect the decisions of their commanders. I'm sure that they aren't being told that they are keeping the peace in Iraq so Haliburton can make a few billion dollars, or so Exxon can get some cheaper oil.

It's also difficult for them to get an honest view of the war. The US military for instance bans their soldiers from going to websites with actual opinions.