I thought it was true, a friend told me yesterday.
I think the thought process that needs to be implemented is that, despite people's feelings about a particular war, very few are likely to take it out on the troops. This sort of story should immediately set off alarm bells. They're concocted as red meat for the right and upon reflection one should realize the unlikelihood of the scenario.
Well I'm glad its not true, I thought it was disturbing when I first heard it.