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Frosty talk of "flip flopping" can be dangerous. We have this idea that the people we elect should know everything from the very begining. But what about learning? What if someone comes to understand something in a different way should they hold to thier origional idea simply because they said one thing and they dont want to be caught "flip flopping" or do we want someone who is going to have thier opinions change as thier experiences change?

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I am a combat vet from 2 tours in Afghanistan. My concern is less for thier combat experience and more for the fact that they volunteered at all. Robert Heinlein in his political novel "Starship Troopers" made the point that veterans have shown a personal resposability for the "state" that i think is very important. It shows that they have a greater view then thier own personal interest.

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