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In reply to the discussion: Why do we buy into the worship of the military? [View all]GoCubsGo
(32,075 posts)Yep, that's the word I couldn't think of when I posted. It's why this all comes off as "worship." The sad part is that the current veterans aren't really being treated any better by those who put them up on a pedestal while on active duty, than were their Vietnam brethren. It's just of a different sort mistreatment. They hold them these men and women up as heroes, and when they come back damaged, they are forgotten. Their veterans benefits and services keep getting gutted by the very people who told them that if they enlisted, they'd be heroes. It reminds me a lot of the Right's "Love the fetus. Hate the child." mentality regarding abortion. Once the subject reaches a certain point, they don't give a shit about them. Use 'em and lose 'em.