A cynic might suggest that the military's real mission is to enable Bush to continue denying that his invasion has evolved into disaster. Where are the military families? When this war is over, they're going to ask for our help and our money. Why are they refusing to help the blind and ignorant fools currently enlisting? How many deaths and amputations could they prevent by speaking out NOW? Why are they silent? Why are the families of the dead soldiers silent? What are they waiting for?