Does Pat Tillman's brother's criticism of the war in Iraq make the criticism of it justifiable?

Question

Pat Tillman gave up tons of money to fight for his country and both he and his brother were Army Rangers,I believe.

Answer 1

Everybody in the world should be criticizing this illegal invasion of a defenseless country. It is not a war. The term "war" implies two sides fighting each other. All you have here is one country mercilessly destroying another.
All criticism is justifiable until the invaders leave.

Answer 2

The host on the radio station I listen to read that letter Wednesday night. I felt Mr. Tillman's brother was honest and sincere having the best intentions and fully supporting his brother. I am probably too biased to answer this question because I believe the war is a travesty and anyone that speaks against it is justified. I hope the Mid-Term elections turn the House and Senate over so we can reduce the power that idiot in the White House holds over this country and impeach him.

Answer 3

It certainly makes it justifiable in his own mind. Although we had a viable reason to be fighting in Afghanistan after 9/11, you have to remember that his brother was killed by "friendly fire." We had no justification for going into Iraq at all..

Answer 4

I saw this response to his article, and I thought it needed to be reposted;

Before I begin, I want to say my heart goes out to you for the loss of your brother. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a family member for any reason.
I proudly served my country for 8 years for the sole purpose of protecting our citizens. Some would have you believe that pacifism is the best way to avoid conflict. I disagree. There are people in this world who want to kill us just for being Americans. It started long before George Bush took office and it will continue long after he leaves. For once, we have a president who is willing to ignore polls and popularity contests to do what’s necessary: protect Americans at all costs and do it on the enemy’s turf.  For that, I am grateful and if I was younger, I would volunteer again.
It pains me to see the venomous animosity toward our president, his staff and our military by those who truly believe pre-emptive action is wrong. I find it hypocritical because they will be the first to cry foul if there is another attack in our country. As I see it, Bush is being crucified for trying to defend America – your freedom, your right to prosper, your right to agree or disagree, yet he will be quickly shredded for not doing enough if we sustain another attack.  It’s a double standard, a double edged sword – a lose-lose prospect for our president. It’s hypocrisy pure and simple. Islamic extremism has one goal: the extermination of anyone who doesn’t subscribe to their religion. You can’t reason with people who strap bombs on children and believe death is a blessing.
Burying one’s head in the sand is not the answer. It’s fool-hearty to believe inaction will keep us safe and it sickens me to hear Americans and members of Congress suggesting this lunacy. There are many nations who have chosen to remain passive and paid a price it.
While I understand your emotion toward all of this, please be thankful that you are an American. You are surrounded by people you don’t know who are willing to die to protect your freedom. I was one of them…