I've worked with DOS guys and gals out of embassies in South America and the majority of them are very good, intelligent patriots. Like the military they are required to go where they are needed (needs of the State Department as opposed to needs of the army). Like today's military they are an all volunteer force. They know all this before they get hired on. Unlike the military, if they don't like an assignment they can quit and go find another job somewhere else. If they are not willing to go serve where they are needed to defend and further the interests of the United States they should leave without throwing a temper tantrum like a four year old. They are an embarrassment to their collegues and the rest of the State Department. It doesn't matter if they agree with the war or not, that's irrelevant, they still are required to do their job as representatives of the United States and give 110% in the process. They should be honored that they are among the few that are qualified to go. It just goes to show that it's not our nation, not even our government at war, it's just the military at war.
