We have the option to say something about things such as wars, like Iraq and Afghanistan when we are not at war. Our soldiers are counting on us for support while they support us.

Come on America! Wake up! We are at war!

We just can’t pick up our ball and go home just because the enemy fouled us or played too rough. Fantasies are OK as paperbacks or movies, but this is real life.

I have a very good friend in Iraq, and I’m very proud of him.

John Bean, Auburn