KB_
Well-known member
I hear you,
But the reason why (I hope) that people thank service members in this country, is that that are volunteers that sign up for the sole purpose of serving their country. I'm sorry but that Private or PFC in the marines did not join because they are corrupt and want to take over the world. They want to better themselves somehow and/or serve their country. Some even do it because their forefathers did. Some even do it cause they feel called to serve.
We have no government expectation that you are required to serve in the military in order to live in this country. Therefore it is honorary to serve a country as a volunteer.
DO NOT blame those young officers and enlisted members for the choices made in congress. Congress members (at least as of late) are not the same as those of us who are buried in Arlington. Many of us had to fight in wars that in the end made no sense to the public sector. But we did so to the best of our ability's for each other. So we can come home.
Is there bad apples. Absolutely, just like in all walks of life. Do some of them move up the ranks and do awful things, Yup.
But keep in mind they signed a contract to serve and are required to execute every lawful order, regardless if they agree personally. Is it perfect, sure is not.
Fog of war is a real thing. If you have ever experienced it, you would know.
We can fix corruption at the ballot box. I hope we can eventually.
