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Sacrifice

In the US this year, 2006, it is common for politicians to thank military people "for their sacrifice. " Instead they should thank them for their service. Americans don't go to war with sacrifice on their mind, and military commanders do not want them to sacrifice themselves. They want as few casualties as possible – zero if that is possible. Those pushing suicide bombings are the one's pursuing sacrifice.