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In reply to the discussion: Why do we buy into the worship of the military? [View all]DarleenMB
(408 posts)My husband died last year from lung cancer caused by exposure to Agent Orange. I don't blame the military, I blame the government and the men who profited from it.
Joe had NO choice in the matter and neither did thousands of other young men. He dropped out of school for one quarter to make some money and got a notice to report for his physical. They never let him go home to pack a toothbrush or call his parents to let them know what happened. They passed him and put him on the transport to boot camp.
Let's be clear on this. It is NOT THE MILITARY that decides where they are going to fight it is (now anyway) the President. Congress is supposed to be the body that declares war but they abrogated their duties a long time back.
So rather than diss the organization who's sole purpose is to guard our country and its citizens, how about putting the anger and blame right smack where it belongs.