...is a political issue. You disagree with the political aspects of the issue.
Patting the heads of "our boys" is something that should be done. They deserve it. Its a distinction that is important.
Having our boys come back to a post-vietnam style welcome would be a travesry that need not be repeated in our history. They didn't choose the mission...they fulfilled it...at great risk to themselves. They deserve that pat on the back.