posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieOur military spending is insane. We've built an empire and justify it by our exceptionalism. We've also tied support of the military in its current state to patriotism. Now every kid who enlists, gets college paid for and drives a truck at Ft Knox gets treated like he's Audie Murphy "thanks for your service".
One of the many reasons I loved my grandfather. He hated all the "thank you for your service" stuff. Had every reason to act like he deserved it, but he loathed it.
If you want to be in the military, be in the military. I even appreciate that many do so with the intent of putting their lives on the line for my safety and freedom. But can we please drop the hero worship?
posted by justincredibleYou don't like war? Why don't you support the troops?
I know. We must be some crazy anti-Americans to want those troops overseas to be at home, safe, with their families. What assholes we are. ;)