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Originally Posted by classicman
Think of him what you will, but he put his life on the line repeatedly for you to be able to come here and complain about him.
I don't agree with him all the time either, but the man deserves your respect for his service to his country.
Some of you seem to have forgotten that.
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*Some* people enter the military with honorable, patriotic ideas.
*Some* people enter the military because it's a job that they are able to do, and it's their best option.
*Some* people enter the military because they have no other options.
*Some* people enter the military for other reasons.
They are all aware of what they are getting into, and are paid for their service.
You're right, they've all
earned, more or less, a pension/benefits. In fact, if their service damaged them mentally or physically, we taxpayers have an obligation to provide a safety net - just as we do for non-military folks in similar circumstances. Having served in the military does not give anyone license to espouse the concepts that mercy does and continue to have my respect. If he had directly saved my life, I would be grateful to mercy, but still not respect him.