[HORNET]

Miss the whole point of the commercial

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

My Dad would go up to Mustang Ranch as part of investigations into instances of arson of various houses of ill repute in Nevada. Probably looking to get tips on who was talking about what. Brothel owners would sometimes burn down their businesses after hours to collect on the insurance.

A little funny story about the best little whorehouse in Nevada. My Dad was involved with the arson investigation of a ranch that had just burned down. By ranch I mean cat house. He took my Mom along and they were checking out the ruins that were hidden from various vantage points.

They saw a trucker coming from far away and could see his expression of anticipation as he approached. He was getting ready for some deserved rest and relaxation at the ranch. But as he got closer he could see the people outside who should have been inside. They noticed the smile on his face turn to a frown and then to deep gloom as he realized the place was no longer standing.

My Dad became rather familiar with Nevada lawyers as he would often have to take testify as an expert witness on arson and other instances of insurance fraud. He did try to talk me out of going to law school many times and was ecstatic when I dropped out of law school at Brigham Young University after ten days. I went there on a Merit Scholarship that allowed me to pay the Mormon tuition rate even though I was one of the very few non-Mormons at BYU. I eventually returned to a different law school (U of MN) after getting a MA in Librarianship (Denver University) and working a few years at a publishing company.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

I'm not going to set up a formal poll, but I'd like to hear what some people think of Dan Newlin using our brave service men, women and the American flag in commercials to promote his ambulance chasing law practice?

I find it distasteful personally, however, those commercials could not run without the full cooperation of those IN THEM ! To become someone's door mat one MUST BE WILLING to lie down and allow others to wipe their feet on you. Personally I"d turn down the opportunity to appear in uniform as "not appropriate". But then, don't care for M&M commercials either and they (so far) have nothing to do with the military...LOL !

[npwalters]

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.

Disgusting post

[LeRoySmith]

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.

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.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

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.

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.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

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.

I'm willing to bet I've been a lot closer to the DMZ than you have so maybe rethink your example.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

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.

There's a difference between seeing a Veteran and interacting with one...

No one is suggesting you seek out veterans in order to thank them...

[jedalton]

Wow, what a terrible attitude!

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

There's a difference between seeing a Veteran and interacting with one...

No one is suggesting you seek out veterans in order to thank them...

I wish I'd never responded. Most don't want thanked or fawned over, they just want to be respected for what they've been through and seen. Most times those that haven't gone through it or given of themselves don't get it. The families probably have it worse than we do.