Wake Island
The civilians gave good account.

Civilians in Iraq now pay dearly.

Multiple conscript Forces in our Nations not so distant past have given well and succesfully.

This is not an either or argument there are historical precidents that allow for both government and civilian entities to contribute and yeild suprisingly well for our citizenry which is our nation ---cold, tired, poor, lazy, stupid, strong, and smart, alike. (because weather you believe it or not all of us can be any of them at any given moment)

This is a chapter in a long conflict with visible violent and murky passive enemy forces both external and internal. The freedoms of our citizens, our children and the constitution and laws that define them are at stake.

Potential citizens through out the world may benefit or suffer depending on our actions both personal and as a nation.