I wonder if it's just the older generations who still believe in the "honor" of combat
Unfortunately, I don't think so anymore. The young "progressives", the "liberals" on the so called left... they're pretty eager to do anything that the media establishment catering to their ideals(?) tell them to do.
Listen to the last two episodes of The Jason Stapleton Program (the guy can be a douche, so bring a strong stomach) and you'll se what I'm talking about.