As a Veteran (but lucky enough to have been drafted between wars--Korea and Viet Nam)
I'm not going to comment on Al posting either, however, I would like to have people read the following message I received from another veteran and one of our fellow members.

> (Oh Boy! I want to go to the Bon Voyage Party.)
> Subject: NOTICE FROM CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES:
> Afghanistan Cruise
>
> We at Carnival Cruise Lines
> didn't forget that a lot of entertainers
> had promised to leave the country if
> George W.Bush became President.
> With that in mind, we have a Special Offer
> for those who want to keep their promise!
> Attention: Would Alec Baldwin, Rosie O'Donnell,
> Cher, Phil Donahue,David Gephin, Barbara Streisand,
> Jane Fonda, Pierre Salinger, and anyone else who made
> that promise,
> please dispose of all US assets and report to
> Florida for the sailing of the Funship Cruise,
> "Elation," which has been commissioned
> to take you to your new vacation homes
> in Afghanistan.
> You may opt to be dropped off in Somalia or Iraq.
> The Florida Supreme Court will sponsor
> a Farewell Parade in your honor
> through Palm Beach,Broward,
> and Miami-Dade counties prior to your cruise.
> Please pack for an extended stay...
> at least four years and you should consider
> the possibility of eight years.
> Note: Since you advocate strict gun control, you may
> not bring any.
>
> Staffing your voyage is Bill Clinton as captain,
> Al Gore as cruise director,
> Monica Lewinsky as recreation director,
> Ted Kennedy as lifeguard
> and emergency procedures director,
> and Congressman Gary Condit as intern coordinator.
> If you have any questions about making arrangements
> for your homes,friends and loved ones,
> please direct your comments to
> Senator Hillary Clinton.
> Her village can raise your children while you're gone,
> and she can watch over all your money and your furnishings until you
return.
> Bon Voyage!"
> Is this a great country or what!
>