"Support the troops"

[Danzig]

altho i think the phrase 'support the troops' is a bunch of bs, and a part of commercialism (witness the endless parade of yello, camo ribbons, etc on peoples' cars--wouldn't it be nice if the proceeds went to those same troops-or better yet, the vets) i would have to think there must be more involved than just paying taxes.
but, hard to say. altho i guess it's better than the opposite that went on in vietnam, with returning soldiers and sailors having to deal with all kinds of insults, or worse.
perhaps you can also support the troops by voting for those who show their support, by funding worthwhile things such as care for vets, rather than more pork barrel bs.