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> The problem is that the military is basically welfare for small towns and southern states. When I read comments like these, I get a little bit sad. What is i
by jeegsy 6y ago
> The problem is that the military is basically welfare for small towns and southern states.
When I read comments like these, I get a little bit sad. What is it about the ease of communication that the internet enables that people think its ok to say such things? Is this what bravery is in the 21st century? This is a perversion of honesty and people wonder why there is so much division! Our forbears had it right, it really isn't everything that you think that you should say out loud.
- nojvek 6y agoSure the OP is generalizing, but I don’t think the US military is seen in a positive light. We spend an insane amount of GDP on the military complex. We know for sure military strikes have killed many civilians in other countries. Now with the President’s orders of “Dominate the battle space”, the Military with the police is hurting their own citizens. It’s not about Bravery, the individual soldiers could be brave, but they’re still following directions of superior leaders with personal selfish motives. The military and police are supposed to protect their country and citizens. They are doing the opposite. I don’t respect them.
- jeegsy 6y agoMy statement wasn't in defense of the military. Rather it was a defense of my fellow citizens in the south who were unfairly characterized in the parent comment.
- SAI_Peregrinus 6y agoBecause it's true. The US military is primarily a jobs program. Very few join because they're brave, most join because joining will pay for college and improve your future job prospects. They're forced to become brave, to avoid poverty.