There is no shame in doing your duty for a cause. Bless them all.
Speaking of battles, I watched the finale of Eco-Challenge New Zealand last night, and nearly cried when the Kiwis lost on their own turf...by just 17 minutes. (I know, I know, I don't watch TV, but this was New Zealand!)

Oh, I just HAVE to ask--is it some insider code, when you-all write k1w1 instead of kiwi?