I think the American public is mixing up heroism with patriotism. Should someone voluntarily serve in the military I would consider them a patriot, but not necessarily a hero. I am not saying any veteran should receive less respect. I am saying heroes do exist, but not in the numbers the public seem to think. Let's reserve the label hero for Medal of Honor recipients and such.
Before anyone jumps my case, let me say this. I am a veteran from the Vietnam era. In that time those who respected the military kept silent and those who did not were very vocal. The pendulum has swung too far in the other direction in my opinion.
To stay strictly on topic, military pretenders are considered pathetic in my household.
Before anyone jumps my case, let me say this. I am a veteran from the Vietnam era. In that time those who respected the military kept silent and those who did not were very vocal. The pendulum has swung too far in the other direction in my opinion.
To stay strictly on topic, military pretenders are considered pathetic in my household.
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