Comments on: On Veterans Day

By: Kestrel

Kestrel — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:35:54 +0000

Thank YOU. As I tweeted yesterday, it's the way people express their appreciation for our service, that makes a lot of what we went through and put up with, worthwhile. (And to be completely honest, I had it pretty damned easy, compared to a LOT of people.)

By: Kestrel

Kestrel — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:33:53 +0000

During the Vietnam War, it was very much the same way here, only worse; like you, I think part of the reason was the unpopularity of the war, but also, we had compulsory service then as well. Today, every serviceman and woman is a volunteer, so I think it's easier in some ways to appreciate them.

Also, I believe 9/11 has a lot to do with. While we can debate the current Afghan/Iraq wars, there's no question that in general the American people view the military as a bulwark against terrorism in any form.

By: Oyesnake

Oyesnake — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:13:49 +0000

Just wanted to say thanks for YOUR service Major.

By: Rechnungskauf

Rechnungskauf — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:31:31 +0000

I'm from Germany and it always surprises me (in a good way) how Americans honor their military. Over here – probably b/c service is mandatory and not a choice – the standing of servicemembers in society could not be worse. There are debates over Afghanistan over and over again, but it's always political, and nobody ever thinks about the servicemen, which I think is sad.

By: uberVU - social comments

uberVU - social comments — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:25:29 +0000

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