There's nothing pompous about my statement. I think all voluntary military personnel should receive utmost respect, regardless of the country in which they serve. I also didn't say my worldview, or America's, is the best or correct view. People can believe what they want. I don't know why all Russians seem to think Americans are indoctrinated about their superiority from childhood. I already explained I went to a conservative, religious school my entire life. The only indoctrination going on in my school life was about Christ, salvation and fire and brimstone. Yet, I'm agnostic. I can think for myself, and am not easily brainwashed. I love my country, and why wouldn't I? I suffer absolutely no hardships here, everything I need is at my fingertips. Sorry you can't understand or appreciate this.