Righteousness of our 'American Snipers'

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5. I want to believe we can assume more responsibility for these soldiers

. . . many of whom begin their service as impressionable youth. Of course, the military culture encourages much of these attitudes toward killing, and to view these relationships with all of the people they encounter in these countries in conflict as enemies.

I want to help them readjust to life in our communities, in my own community. I take the position that I'm mostly fine, in comparison to the issues and problems facing their return from battle, and they have very real need for individuals and programs which will redirect their energy and efforts toward peaceful pursuits. I don't see most of our veterans as hopelessly flawed by their antipathies and views. Some are hopelessly engulfed by their hatred and contempt for their former antagonists, but I understand that many can be helped and desperately need our support and understanding to draw them away from the aggressive and adversarial culture and posture they relied on in the field to survive.