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In reply to the discussion: I'm tired of the Uber military worship [View all]maxsolomon
(33,564 posts)24. Better how? By the Government?
Or by private companies trying to insulate themselves against accusations of not caring about vets enough?
We can't see the forest for the trees; we spend all our time focusing on the feelings of "The Troops", honoring and thanking and throwing perqs their way, sending flyovers and flag ceremonies to ballgames, and none debating the MIC and the obscene DoD budget that's bankrupting our nation.
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I think it is ridiculous. I personally think it is a result of these meaningless wars that this
walkingman
Oct 2019
#3
It's roguish to idolize violence and war. It's roguish to idolize machismo.
DemocracyMouse
Oct 2019
#85
Sorry, but this is like the people that park in the fire lane because "they are just going to run
dameatball
Oct 2019
#12
Private business thinks it will enhance their reputation and bring in more customers and money...
Baconator
Oct 2019
#139
I've never seen a parking spot for veterans. What about for firefighters? For the police?
pnwmom
Oct 2019
#26
I haven't worn a uniform in 30 years and I'm thanked for my service everytime I go to the VA clinic
Kaleva
Oct 2019
#68
How about 'we' let businesses decide whether or not they reserve spaces for vets?
Captain Stern
Oct 2019
#104
as a Vet, I rarely say "thank you for your service" and I feel awkward when someone thanks me.
Demonaut
Oct 2019
#54
As much as it might upset some, "War is a Racket" by Smedley Butler should be mandatory reading.
Garrett78
Oct 2019
#58
I think the people that make a big deal out of the flag & the military don't really care about the
JonLP24
Oct 2019
#70
I'm against reserved parking for special groups aside from those for the disabled.
Coventina
Oct 2019
#76
No. The business can do as they wish, and I'll choose to patronize them or not.
Coventina
Oct 2019
#124
Some people are assholes regardless if they served in the military or not
Sapient Donkey
Oct 2019
#92
In every major war we fought since 1860, we had to force men to serve via the draft.
Kaleva
Oct 2019
#121
It's fine for anyone to park in these bogus special spaces, but the rest of your story?
obamanut2012
Oct 2019
#96
I talked to one young army guy who told about chasing off a stolen honor fake marine.
Mc Mike
Oct 2019
#117
I'm not a vet, but a good friend of mine served in Italy. I asked him what he thought about this.
Captain Stern
Oct 2019
#106
I know several bartenders and waitresses and as far as I know, none report their tips.
Kaleva
Oct 2019
#149
So, a few are assholes and you want to tear down the military and vets entirely?
cynatnite
Oct 2019
#151
I don't agree with everything you said, but I agree it's gotten a little rediculous
TheRealNorth
Oct 2019
#152