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In reply to the discussion: I'm tired of the Uber military worship [View all]WyattKansas
(1,648 posts)But why in the hell did the United States think it was a good idea to start putting the military on a pedestal like they were a super citizen above all others since the latest Middle East Wars?
Even worse when alleged Christians co-opted the recent wars to exploit another crusade in the Middle East with their Christian Warrior dogma.
Some have been maimed and screwed up for life mentally because of their service and those should be helped greatly by this country. As should all veterans returning to civilian life with adequate employment in a country (the entire work force included) where one could support themselves.
But there has also been an unhealthy hero worship of service members that leads to negative effects on society as well. Thanked yes, but given a god status no. I'm just saying that the U.S. has gone way too overboard with hero worship in it's over-correction of how Vietnam Veterans were treated.