Is respecting the anti war "patriots" right to protest acceptable, while detesting their stance/tactics?!?

Yes. It is really awful, and I'm sad when I think about what our soldiers must think when they see these people on the news. I hope members of our military and their families understand how many of us are more genuine in our support. But, these idiots do have the "right." It would be nice if they gave a nod to the military who came before and gave them these opportunities at the same time they're slapping them in the face ...