Army Captain Howard A. Murray writes in:

I recently returned from a yearlong tour in the region, and over 4 months in Iraq. [Steven Vincent’s] comments really hit the mark, especially the one about the electric grid and jobs like, now! In my view, our problems are stemming from what I call the “Spoiled Child” syndrome. In this, they were liberated and want everything NOW. They seem to feel like they dont have to work for anything, and excuses are abound.