Dear FRONTLINE,

Thanks for sharing the documentary of Bad Voodoo. It brought back a lot of memories of the 1/34th BCT which had a similar mission of providing convoy security. I felt their story was our story, as we had also gone through Camp Shelby, and ran the same mission. I don't want the public to feel sorry for soldiers, as our military is a volunteer military. It's a life that we choose. I ask that the public support the soldiers which also includes supporting the mission. Should we have gone into Iraq? I don't think that question matters anymore. We're there. I would hate to see the US pull out of Iraq without an appropriate conclusion. Support the soldiers, and support our reserve and national guard soldiers. So many reserve and national guard soldiers are facing or having to decide wether to support their country by staying in the reserves or maintain civilian employment. I don't think it should be that way. As a police officer in a small town, going on multiple deployments, I felt that I was discriminated against in my department. I am now full time military. Good Luck Voodoo. We've been back for about nine months. One of the hardest part of being gone for nearly two years on this last deployment is coming home. Be patient when you come home to your families. You've changed and so have they.

MAJ Philip Moran
Bloomington, MN

Dear FRONTLINE,

I traveled in Iraq with Bad Voodoo's Company. We were in the Tracktor Trailers (M915's). We are an Air Force unit, and it was my unit that is shown getting hit by the IED at the end of the show (8-ball, Rev, Bird-Dog). I want to thank you for the great documentary, and for running our gun truck support over there. It is truly one team, one fight. I'd roll with you guys again anytime.

Albuquerque, NM

Dear FRONTLINE,

Fine leadership, excellent footage. Thanks.

Logistics (supplies and support) make ALL the difference; VooDoo is achieving more than it knows. I'm sure the men would like a change in tasking to give them more acion and direct involvement, of course. Perhaps as the fighting continues to wind down, they'll have a chance to do that.

Brian Hall
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Dear FRONTLINE,

My exHusband Spc Jason Shaw(in the doc) is the best person I have ever met. He selflessly went to Iraq this third time. I remember the day he tols me he was going again and I protested...but he still insisted he was still going. I never go to really see how things were over there, and it really hits home seeing him actually over there and talking about some things we all were affected with. Military life is so so hard. I was still a kid when we got married. I was young and gullible, I knew nothing about the war or even cared for the military. But I was woken to alot of things. ALOT. Now everywhere I go...I notice the military hair style, I notice the boots, i notice the uniform. I won't work somewhere unless they give military discounts. And I smile at every person that walks by in a uniform. I have changed alot. The things Jason taught me will stay with me for the rest of my life. :)

Stephanie Porter
Saraland, AL

Dear FRONTLINE,

I want to say first that this is my opinion and does not reflect the views of the army. I am in the tent behind these guys. They did not respect the rest of us here by what they said. They did not tell the true story of how it is here. Most of the guys here who saw this program are up in arms about how this SFC let this filming happen without letting the army know. Also, his feelings may be valid when he cried but it's really is not like that for the rest of the guys (he was being dramatic for the show). The company I am with has done over 20,000 miles and the fact that he said it's pointless and we do security for convoys delivering nothing to the troops. BS, we bring in stuff that benefit the troops and equipment that is used in theater. Just thought you should hear my opinion about what it's like and what I thought of the video. These guys our the laughing stock of Virginia and an embarassment to the 160th. They are now the black sheep of this Battalion.

anonymous None
camp virginia, kuwait

Dear FRONTLINE,

hey guys I hope ya be safe over there... I did the same mission when I was over and I know is tough, its like looking for death... love this documentary and hope this ring a bell to the country, we need to come back, this world is pointless... my husband is over there now doing the same thing... and MSR tampa is no joke... come home safe... its almost over, hooah!!

Hilda Mercedes
Savannah, GA

Dear FRONTLINE,

Quick response on some of the unflattering comments on KBR and contractors: KBR, and all the other contractors, are the reason we don't have a draft. They run the same roads, hit the same IED's, take the same fire as soldiers. They get none of the glory of wearing their country's uniform, and when they come back, they get little to no support in the press.

Our soldiers, diplomats, PRTs', NGO's, and everyone else there to help get to eat, sleep, be sheltered, use computers, read mail, wear clean laundry, drink Redbull, hear music, load weapons, repair Humvees, and everything else they didn't pack in their rucksacks because...the contractors are there taking the same heat.

So, a little respect for them wouldn't hurt.

Ed Jones
Carrollton, OH

Dear FRONTLINE,

Having served in Iraq myself from 2004 to 2005, I have traveled alot of the same roads as Bad Voodoo. I can tell you first hand that what the are experiencing is very tragic. I feel for you guys and I am keeping you in my prayers. All of you are heros in my mind. Keep up the fight!!!

Shawn Franklin
Kansas City, Missouri

Dear FRONTLINE,

Hey Guys Godspeed.I was over there with the 1-121 and you guys replaced us. I did your job and to come home and explain it no one understands. Thanks to you and PBS maybe people will know what is really going on there. The guys in my unit and I all talked about it at work today and we were very impressed on the reality of your tapes. Great job good luck and get your tails home.SGT Koutnik

Jake Koutnik
Hales Corners, WI

Dear FRONTLINE,

Where do we find truth in media? "I know it when I see it..." This comes pretty close: the soldiers' footage, the producer"s intention and presentation, the tedium of the mission, the interviews. The second explosion on the road and the salute to the police station say so much. The fourth wall was broken. I am left involved and want to know what happens next. Thank you to Deborah and her team.

wendy conquest
Hanover, nh

Dear FRONTLINE,

A great documentary. Coupled against Bush's War, Bad Voodoo's War provides a sobering perspective on our administration's decisions.

Get back safe Bad Voodoo! Get back soon!

Charlie Collin
Brooklyn, NY

Dear FRONTLINE,

I just read the letter I wrote to you after watching last night's show. I was so very upset and shaken by the story of Bad Voodoo's daily (and nightly) life in Iraq that I sounded a little harsh. I support our troops 100%. They are making sacrifices for us that we will never be able to pay back. I will continue to support them by voting, in our next election, for someone who will bring them back home to go on with their lives. I agree entirely with Michael Moore when he said that the next war our politicians get us into, let their kids and grandkids (or themselves) be the first to go.

Shirley Anderson
Sun City West, Arizona

Dear FRONTLINE,

I just finished watching your outstanding program on the Bad Voodoo Platoon. Thank you, for a realistic and true documentary on what life is like for the soldiers there, especially the ones that go "outside the wire"... I know the difficulties a family of a soldier in combat endures firsthand, as my husband was deployed to FOB McHenry during 2005. I empathize with Sgt. Nunn and hi wife, having a new baby while he was deployed and missing the "firsts" (baby's first smile, first step etc.); our baby was 7 months old when he met his Daddy, and almost a year old upon his return. These soldiers and their families sacrifice so much; no one can really understand it unless they've "been there".

Unfortunately, the war still goes on (in a different way) for many soldiers and their families upon their return- a new chapter in OIF. Thank you, Frontline, and especially soldiers of the Bad Voodoo Platoon, for increasing the awareness of this war. I pray that you all return safely to your waiting families and friends in May.

Teresa Galli
Bozeman, MT

Dear FRONTLINE,

My 13 year old daughter and I watched your program on the edge of our seat with our heart in our throat. Thank you for bringing Bad Voodoo Platoon's story to us. Both my daughter and myself have a deep feeling of thankfulness and pride in what these brave and unbelievably courageous men are doing but also a new sense of despair and urgency to bring them home.

Marilyn Thompson
Baton Rouge, LA

Dear FRONTLINE,

Having spent 6 years in the 80s watching over the Fulda Gap with the U.S. Army, I would not attempt to even compare what I did with what I witnessed these men doing on a daily basis in Iraq. I remain vehemently opposed to our presence in Iraq, but that in no way diminishes the pride and awe I feel towards those volunteering to put themselves in harm's way in service to our country.

But to those serving I would also say this: Most Americans just do not care about Iraq, about you or anything else other than collecting next week's paycheck and watching the new episode of American Idol. That is the sad truth.

Tom Wallace
White Lake, MI