[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Veterans are not gods. I don't revere them. I don't worship them. I don't walk up to every veteran showing off his veteran cap to thank them for their service. My uncle was a veteran and I didn't thank HIM for HIS service every time I visited him, or give him a gift every time I visited him to show him my appreciation.

I certainly am not going to do that for a bunch of people I've never met, just because they're showing off their veteran status. To me, unless you're marching in a parade or attending another official military-specific event, wearing a veteran cap is nothing more than posturing and demanding to be treated differently.

I honor honorable people. A piece of crap that shoots down the enemy in a fighter jet, is still a piece of crap. A person who gives of himself, helps others, lives a peaceful life, and contributes to society, is worthy of honor even if he never served a day in the military.

My uncle served - and he was a wonderful man. But he wasn't wonderful because he served. He was wonderful because he was wonderful.

You should have.