People Who Say "Less" Instead of "Fewer"

My pet peeve—and I must be very old-fashioned, because it happens more often than not—is people saying “less” instead of “fewer” when referring to discrete items. I’ve even heard an NPR newscast say “…less soldiers in Iraq.” ARGGHHH!!! - KC
KC - I share that peeve with you. Here you go...

You speak, my ears bleed
Say fewer, not less, sound good?
How'd you get your job?