Ummm...I guess the point Rangel is making is too subtle for you. Or at least you are confused. His point is this: if America is going to insist on war, let's make everyone's life be on the line. If we aren't willing to do that, then let's not be in this war. Why should we let chickenhawks like Bush and Cheney decide to be at war while their staunchest supporters largely keep their little boys out of the line of fire.

Rangel is basically saying, put up or shut up. The rightwing chickenhawks seem awfully willing to sacrifice poor minorities, but how willing are they to sacrifice all Americans across the board?