I can only imagine how much something like this must haunt Bob Kerrey, and others who were in similar situations (on all sides). I think Kerrey's comments towards the end of the article are worth taking to heart. Although I served in the US military for eight years, I was fortunate to never have to participate in a war. But those who have, like Kerrey, know what a truly horrific business it is. The rest of us need to remember that, so that before the flags start waving and the bands start playing, we work like hell to find alternatives to the madness.