Two soldiers napping by a large military vehicle. Rifles are visible to the right. Where are their armored vests? How hot IS it in Iraq? Note the tan line visible below the tshirt sleeve. You know that position can't be comfortable for either of them. But if you're exhausted, you can sleep almost anywhere - how well I know it...

As a feminist, I lobbied and argued and supported every effort for including women in the military, and NOT just in support services. As pilots and in combat. As doctors, not just as nurses. As trainers as well as on active duty. And I don't hear any complaints about the caliber of the job they're doing. I'm so damned proud of our brave women soldiers! And that takes NOTHING away from our brave men soldiers. I just see pictures like this one and I am in awe.

But that was before GWB. Before we were lied into a war that should never have been. Damn him and his lies!

I guess it's true: Be careful for what you wish for.