Freedom isn't Free, especially if you are poor

Something that annoys many soldiers is how a certain class of people seem to be oblivious to the fact their countrymen are fighting and dying. Oh when they see you in person, they seem concerned enough, but not enough to fight themselves or do anything about the war.
There is a group of people, a warrior class, who serve, who fight, and who die. Their parents sacrificed, their children join the military, and they even meet their spouses in the service. The problem is that the military can't meet recruiting goals just by recruiting these people and their children. People say they support the troops and send care packages, but the support we need most they won't provide.
It seems to me that freedom isn't free unless you are rich enough to not care.

Where my money goes

Even when I am not stranded in a desert, I spend an inordinate amount of time online. This wouldn't be a problem if I didn't spend money online, but I do - in bundles. I spent $400 this week at bluefly.com . Why? I really wanted those Dolce & Gabbanna jeans. I don't even really need more jeans, or sweaters for that matter, which is the what I spent the other $300 or so dollars on. I am already buying fall clothes when all I wear is desert camoflauge and it's 100+ degrees outside! I think I might need counseling.
Don't even get me started on Amazon. I've spent so much money there that I should own stock. What's worse is that I primarily order DVD's, and I really only ever watch them once. Sad. Even used, I think I would need to watch the DVD at least four times to get a decent return on investment. Luckily for my financial well-being, I have temporarily kicked the Amazon habit. I can't order any more DVD's since my time in Iraq grows short.
By the way, bluefly.com has a fashion blog, flypaper, that's diverting in a catty fashionista sort of way. I visit every so often even though I am never sure why.