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In reply to the discussion: Why do we buy into the worship of the military? [View all]extvbroadcaster
(343 posts)I also don't really understand the situation with the military. After Vietnam, veterans were not treated well and many were ashamed of their service there. Now, they are too proud. I see old men wearing Vietnam veterans hats and I am amazed. Since I lived through the time (but did not reach draft age during it), I clearly remember what the attitude was toward the war and veterans. The war was considered immoral and veterans were not honored for serving in it. The backlash has now made anybody wearing a military uniform a "hero" and "thank you for your service." It's nuts, really. Just as there was no honor in killing Vietnamese, there was no honor in killing Iraqi's either. It is very puzzling to me, and I think people fall into a trap about uniforms. Just putting one on does not make anything one does right and good for America. Many times soldiers are pawns in things they do not understand. And for any military operation there are many, many that cook food, drive trucks, and push paper. Are they "heroes" for doing so? Just my two cents/