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In reply to the discussion: Why do we buy into the worship of the military? [View all]Martin Eden
(12,802 posts)The problem is that our country has too often been a bad actor. Our actions in Vietnam and the 2003 invasion of Iraq are war crimes which had devastating consequences for the local populations, with the only benefit accruing to the enrichment of the military industrial complex.
But that doesn't mean the young men & women who enlisted in the wake of 9/11 should be lumped together with the lying corrupt politicians who abused the power of their office.
As in all things, one brush does not accurately paint all the rank and file in our military services. Many sincerely believe in the value of their service, knowing full well they might make the ultimate sacrifice in a mission far above their pay grade to judge.
They at least deserve our consideration and respect. The best thing we can do as responsible citizens is to vote for leaders who will not squander their lives for a pack of lies crafted to advance political careers and the profits of death merchants.