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In reply to the discussion: America's military reckoning: It's time to stop the ritualistic fawning over veterans [View all]MyOwnPeace
(16,925 posts)29. Well, gotta' say.....
you brought a bit of moisture to the corner of my eye. I was concerned about being so "vocal" with my own thoughts, but I'm elated that something in there meritted your thanks.
And the irony of it all is, I MUST thank you for your service! That is NOT being trite or glib, I sincerely mean it - and I hope that our GOVERNMENT is making all things possible for you after what you have done for us.
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America's military reckoning: It's time to stop the ritualistic fawning over veterans [View all]
marmar
Dec 2020
OP
no single group of anything or anybody should be a carte blanche for blanket respect
NRaleighLiberal
Dec 2020
#1
Today's young people haven't a clue what that was all about. They can't imagine being drafted
Walleye
Dec 2020
#30
FYI - not one soldier was spat upon when returning from Vietnam - there is a socialologist
Hestia
Dec 2020
#37
My father who was a decorated combat veteran of three wars would be horrified at the fawning.
Irish_Dem
Dec 2020
#6
My father had: A good, steady salary, housing, food allowance, free medical, free college degree.
Irish_Dem
Dec 2020
#36
So true. My late boyfriend also volunteered his draft and became a paratrooper for two years
Walleye
Dec 2020
#21
The military is taught they are protecting our freedom, but instead they fight for corporate $$$$.
Irish_Dem
Dec 2020
#43
They made the military a sacred cow to justify the outrageous amount of money spent on it.
Irish_Dem
Dec 2020
#10
Acknowledgement does not have to devolve into fawning, yet there are profits in that fawning...
Moostache
Dec 2020
#23
I totally agree. I've been saying this in one form or another for a while.
LiberalFighter
Dec 2020
#27
Not to forget the mercenary murderers pardoned by tRump. And that earlier pardon of some SEALs?
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2020
#44
As a Vet, I actually get a little tired of all the people walking up and thanking me...
Wounded Bear
Dec 2020
#54
Some times people who haven't served seen my husband's disabled veteran's license
marie999
Dec 2020
#59