"They're simply getting tired out. Wouldn't you?"

You did not read the poll then did you?

"Four years of combat have done little to dent the morale of the professional military, results of the 2005 Military Times Poll show.

But there are also hints in the results that the wave of good feeling may have crested.

Job satisfaction remains high: 85 percent say they are at least somewhat satisfied with their job, similar to responses in 2003 and 2004. More than four out of five say they would recommend a military career to others, and about three out of four say they would support their child’s decision to seek a military career.

In follow-up interviews, poll respondents drew a direct connection between mission and morale.

“I think the majority of guys who are getting the chance to go over there are seeing the good we’re doing over there and that we’re doing something important,” said Marine Staff Sgt. Justin ***ala. “To actually be able to go out and do your job has a certain degree of satisfaction to it.” "


So is the poll accurate or are you a liar?


Here is what the pollsters them selves had to say.

"The results should not be read as representative of the military as a whole"

In follow-up interviews, most poll respondents said they remain solidly behind their commander in chief and his policy in Iraq.

“I think we’re fortunate as a country to have someone who has the focus and the persistence that he does because it’s so easy to get sidetracked,” said Navy Cmdr. Jeff Bohler. “The ability of the president to persevere in the face of overwhelming criticism is really impressive. It takes someone with a spine and courage.”

Many attributed the fall in support, both among the public and the military, withto a misguided lack of patience.

“We live in a society where … people want answers right away,” said Air Force Capt. Randall Carlson, a physics instructor at the Air Force Academy, who said he approves of the president’s policies. “Unfortunately with Iraq, there are no easy answers.”

‘They don’t report good news’ While 73 percent of respondents believe it’s likely the United States will succeed in Iraq, that’s down 10 points from a year ago.

“We’re losing a lot of troops. The suicide bombers are not stopping,” said Air Force Staff Sgt. Melida G. Castano. “It doesn’t look promising at this point.”

But others blamed the loss in confidence on the media, which many said has failed to report positive news in Iraq. Four of every five respondents said they believe media reports are often inaccurate.

“They don’t report the good news, and if they do, it’s on the back page,” said Marine Chief Warrant Officer-3 Michael Edmonson.