Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2347945)

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.

Originally Posted by Risuli (Post 2347966)

I believe I'm in agreement with the original poster about the Dan Newlin ads that feature what appear to be active military. Government entities and the military should not appear to be endorsing any one firm or business over another. These ads seem to show active military, possibly on military sites (or with active military equipment in the case of the Blue Angels) giving the impression of endorsing Mr. Newlin's business. Certainly the military members do not directly discuss his business, but thank him for his contributions, but nonetheless give the impression of endorsing HIM and if you've seen his ads he puts himself forward as his business. Its a fine line, but it would seem to be a little over the edge.

Originally Posted by HORNET (Post 2348006)

Some people watch the View, for entertainment!

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2348094)

Only if they have a diagnosable mental disorder

Originally Posted by HIgolfers (Post 2348093)

The ads definitely violate the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER) and apparently none of these servicemembers thought to get a legal review of their actions. The only reason I can think of why these ads haven’t been shut down is that they are running locally and no military lawyers have seen them. The Blue Angels one is particularly mind-boggling to me because it was clearly shot on base with the aircraft in the background!

Retired Army lawyer

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2348090)

You should have.

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2348097)

I don't watch "The View". And, I (as of yet) have not been diagnosed with a mental illness. So what do you think is wrong with me? (Am I making this to easy?) 🙂🙃🫠😉

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2348119)

Way, way too easy :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston (Post 2347951)

You want to compare a central FL personal injury lawyer ....to the signers of the Declaration of Independence?!

Ahh....Mr. Newlin, we have another one on line 2!
You want to compare a cantral Fl personal injury lawyer with the thousands of lawyers in this country? The post didn't say "some lawyers" or "personal injury lawyers in Fl. " it painted with a broad brush.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2348090)

You should have.

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2348141)

Some people think the view is actually done by people with IQ higher than their shoe size.