Well, my time and my 2c. I'm a vet also, 23 years Active duty (Army) and I'm starting to get a bit annoyed when some here is trashing a fellow vet. To those who have served, many thanks! IMO you are "super citizens" and a cut above those who did not serve. I understand that not all can serve, medical issues etc. But to the big mouths who never served for whatever reason you sure like us when it comes to protecting your rights during a time of war. I didn't see you in the Gulf or in any other conflict. Much to easy to stay home and make money, and not upset your way of life. While you were sitting at home watching TV, many of us were playing in the sand waiting for a chemical or Arty attack. Ours was not a 9 to 5 job, like yours. Rather than trash a vet, you should thank him.
My son is now in the Army, guess carrying on a family tradition that goes back to our War of Independence. Like me he didn't join for the benefits or money, but because he wants to serve and protect this country. He's willing to put his life on the line to ensure that we can speak our minds (like this board) and to enjoy the freedoms in the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. What have you done to protect them?
When I joined up, soldiers were considered second class citizens, that has changed some, but for some we always will be second class.....until a war threatens your easy way of life.
IMO, this board has gone to hell because of a few loud mouths who disrupt any post made by someone they don't like or agree with. Instead of saying something constructive, they just trash someone personally or take over the post and bend it to what they want. Sad.
BTW, my wife and I are both NRA Life Members and are strong supporters of the 2A, just in case you want to trash us as Anti-2A
Last edited by gjw; 04/18/16 06:38 PM.
