We shouldn't have to sacrifice however there seems to be a clear majority that are willing to do so because they understand

We must begin to see our involvement as not about politics but our very lives,our liberites, our future. Where an informed public, actively engaged is not looked as a "hobby" or "interest" but as a civic duty.

And this this duty may require a sacrifice

But it must be done because...We are at war.  

We are at war with those who have methodically worked to dismantle our Constitution, torn apart our representative Republic, and who wish to put another form of government in its place.

In every war,shots must be fired...