At least nine veterans of the Iraq war are running for Congress, all but one as Democrats.

I'd consider voting for them all, even the Republican. We need all the veterans we can get in Congress. I might add that I'd like to see the Congress more balanced. Mind you, I don't want to see them all fight, but I do want more Democrats.

Maybe, just maybe, should a similar situation as the invasion of Iraq be pending in the future, the veterans will help quide us in the proper direction.

It is quite clear that the military is the best school for leaders. We need leaders in Congress who will guide us out of our current mess. I'd love to see a couple of veterans on the ticket for Pres or V.P. next time.

I mean real vets, not one who flew jets over Houston or one who inflated the reasons for his medals during a brief stint in Vietnam!!! No, Hillary, being former first lady does not count as being a veteran! No, Al, being in Vietnam with your own personal bodyguard on a cushy assignment doesn't count either.

John McCain - you have the best resume, but you'll have to do something different from "business as usual" with the Republicans. You also might be too old for the job, now.

Shake it up a bit! Get rid of the incumbents!