I thought of that "watching it on TV" point, too, but didn't want to do a three-in-a-row posting.

I don't disagree with anything you've said above or just now. They make a big deal about not displaying U.S. flags as an indication to the civilians that they are not a force of invaders/conquerors. Talk about your mixed messages.

I only added a simple, "but nobody's shooting at me" observation.