Hypocrite? Me?

One slam I get often as a supporter of the war on Muslim extremists, is that if I support this "illegal" war, then why aren't I signing up and going to Iraq right this second and fighting. Jenn, you are such a hypocrite!

I get this on a daily basis. And it makes me laugh everytime I hear it. Here's a short list of why I don't go, and what I do to support the war on terrorism:

1) I don't like killing. I am one of those types that will shoo a moth out of the house. It's not my thing. No one should really like it, but some are capable of doing it, I am not one of those. That is why we have an ALL VOLUNTEER MILITARY. Though, if the Muslim extremists were to show up at my front door, I believe I would be able to pull the trigger quick enough.

2) To join the military, one must be able to pass a physical test. I.E. one must be in good enough physical shape to to carry a gun and shoot asshole Muslim extremists who are bent on blowing up school children and women shopping for vegetables in the market. Between my herniated discs in my back and the knee injury I suffered as a child, not to mention the chronic neck pain due to a stress related injury suffered a few years ago, I am a mess, and would be nothing more than a hindrance to our men and women in uniform.

3) I hate war. Really, I do. But, I realize that some things need to be done, and sitting around with our thumbs up our collective asses only led to increased violence from Muslim extremists, culminating in the ruination of a beautiful September morning in 2001. Sh*t happens, and good thing for us, we have people that will clean up the sh*t.

4) I do my part to support the troops who are in the ALL VOLUNTEER MILITARY. I send cards and letters and care packages. I send e-mails, and also offer free baby sitting and go grocery shopping for the families left behind. That is doing my part to support the war on Muslim extremists. Also, a needed and vital part.

That's the short list. I'm not the "war" type. Doesn't mean I can't support the war, the people fighting it and my President. Those of you that have a problem with that really, truly need to get a frickin' life.