This petition is a visible sign of support of our men and women in uniform who frequently have to make difficult combat decisions to ultimately maintain our freedom.  Further, this petition denounces the criticizing or judgement from a position of distance and hindsight of our combat officers and soldiers and the crippling and unrealistic rules of engagement (like the Karzai 12) pressed upon them that make such criticism and judgement so easy.  We as a country support these men and women and without question appreciate the sacrifices they make on our behalf.  

The most recent victim of this criticism is 1st Lt. Josh Waddell [details in article linked below]. It's time to remember whose side we're on: our troops.  Sign this petition in support of Josh and all the other officers and soldiers our there making tough calls and busting their chops to keep us free and safe back here in the States.

Read this article for more information: http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/2012/01/marines-career-threatened-controversial-rules-engagement/2127401