Are Americans Sharing Sacrifices For Afghan War?

A U.S. sailor asks U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta a question during his visit to U.S. troops at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Oct. 7, 2011. Panetta thanked the troops for their service and answered questions from service members. DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey

Are Americans Sharing Sacrifices For Afghan War? Military Families Respond -- PBS Newshour

As we mark the 10th anniversary of the start of the war in Afghanistan, the Pew Research Center commissioned a poll to explore the military-civilian gap in service, and how it has affected attitudes about war and sacrifice in the post-9/11 era.

The poll showed that both those who have served in the military and the civilian public feel proud of troops who are serving. But it also revealed that both groups don't think that the American public understands the problems that those in the military face.

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My Comment: Former US Secretary of Defense Gates has his own impressions on this military-civilian divide.

As to what is my take .... my short answer is .... Americans are not sharing sacrifices for the Afghan war .... not even close.

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