Poll: 1 in 3 vets sees Iraq, Afghan wars as wastes

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WASHINGTON (AP) — One in three U.S. veterans of the post-9/11 military believes the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were not worth fighting, and a majority think that after 10 years of combat America should be focusing less on foreign affairs and more on its own problems, according to an opinion survey released Wednesday.

The findings highlight a dilemma for the Obama administration and Congress as they struggle to shrink the government's huge budget deficits and reconsider defense priorities while trying to keep public support for remaining involved in Iraq and Afghanistan for the longer term.

Nearly 4,500 U.S. troops have died in Iraq and about 1,700 in Afghanistan. Combined war costs since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks have topped $1 trillion.

The poll results presented by the Pew Research Center portray post-9/11 veterans as proud of their work, scarred by warfare and convinced that the American public has little understanding of the problems that wartime service has created for military members and their families.

http://news.yahoo.com/poll-1-3-vets-sees-iraq-afghan-wars-040253311.html

[SKKY]

1. As a current Vet, I'd have to say that it's probably a bit higher than that.

From my own observation.

[msongs]

2. when you volunteer to fight in wars you have to expect inconveniences to your family lifestylesnt

[mainer]

3. They're also more likely republicans and disapprove of Obama

who didn't even start the wars.