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This should be an interesting anthology. These controversial wars have to be a source for a broad spectrum of sentiments among those who participated in them. Where the miliary is concerned, it's like a microcosim of the general population. There are the good, the bad, and the ugly; Not all its members are heroes or patriots as evidenced by the sexually harassed female enlistees, not to mention the "fraggin" within the ranks where comrades kill each other.The high rate of suicides, and post traumatic stress that have triggered violent incidents are also tragic reminders of the toll these wars have taken. Nevertheless, the recent reports that many among the rank and file of the standing Army were disgusted with Obama for being "chicken" about Syria, are significant. They wanted him to be more aggressive. Apparently peace is not a priority among men trained to kill. Those, however, who are awarded medals for their bravery are true warriors, and are examples of a "few good men" being "all they can be".

A remarkable woman. I couldn't help but wonder why she allied herself with black people as opposed to Chinese ones who also have a long history of being subjected to racism in America. I can only conclude that she decided Blacks were who needed help the most because the Chinese are self-sufficient. The black race attracts activist humanitarians because it is where so many ills and woes reside. Its chronic afflictions, of which self destruction is a symptom, are a challenge for do-gooders who want to heal the world I like what Ms. Boggs said about not getting "bogged" down in old ideas. I wonder if she has any new ideas as to how African-Americans can cope with racism since the Civil Rights movement failed to dislodge it. I suspect she would focus on the word "cope" because eliminating racism is not an option. Racism is apparently a natural phenomenon that, like a virus, goes into remission and then a mutated version of it returns.