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Originally Posted by LeRoySmith
There are a lot of people who wouldn't or couldn't serve, even if they volunteered they'd be put on a desk job well behind the lines. No risk there. Some of those people ride on the backs of people willing to do the hard part, I wouldn't call that honorable. If you aren't willing to be appreciative or respectful of people willing to giving the ultimate it's probably best to remain silent. Those that aren't willing to give thanks or respect should remain silent rather than prove themselves unworthy of the sacrifice that so many have given. To sit behind the keyboard and criticize 55 years after so many went through hell to protect the freedoms we all enjoy seems to me to be the lowest of the low.
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So have you tracked down all those veterans on Dan Newlin's commercial to make sure they knew you were grateful for their service?
No? Why not? Aren't you appreciative or respectful of people willing to give the ultimate?
In The Villages especially, and in ALL Senior communities, a very large proportion of residents are veterans. If you were in line to get a drink at the bar, you'd miss your turn if you had to stop to thank each one you see wearing a veteran's cap. And the veterans behind you in line would probably get annoyed because you're holding up the line.
On Veteran's Day, I thank the veterans I know, or who I share a line with if I'm in one for something.
They fought for my RIGHT and FREEDOM to not be mandated to thanking them every time I see them. If you feel that I should be required to do so, there are countries where it IS mandated - such as North Korea. You might feel more at home there.