By Semperpapa
I have come across people who have distaste for the Military of this country and for their sacrifices. They have been overwhelmingly people who have been brainwashed by the anti-American posturing of the 1960s and the nest of anti-Militarism that are Universities and colleges in America.
I find myself looking at these individuals as the bottom of the American cultural barrel, deserving of all my contempt and disgust.
But as low as these form of life can be, I can still look at it as a guaranteed right of opinion. Years of conscientious effort on the part of those who were revolutionary students in the 1960s and who are now professors at the very same universities they received their indoctrination, is paying a dividend with a new generation. It also has not helped the infusion of foreign activists into the faculties of most institutions of higher learning. Radicals from the Middle East crowd the rooms of these institutions, injecting upon the young brainless masses a profound feeling of rejections for our Military.
In the whole scheme of disgusting, though, there is still a class of individuals who take an even lower place in the “disgusting” classification: the phonies.
These are folks who, by their very own actions, demonstrate rejection and contempt for members of the Military and their families. They have no understanding or compassion, but express their undying support via an onslaught of phony words.
Words are very cheap. We can almost all put a sequence of words together in somewhat of a coherent manner. It is not rocket science, but just a way to put our feelings into words.
But words alone remain empty and phony when the actions of an individual do not match the content of his expression. I can easily state that I support the Military and their families, but if I do not offer an ear, a shoulder to cry on, a gesture of compassion, my words mean absolutely nothing.
For most Service members and their families, the time spent in combat is extremely intense and tasking. This is also the time when extended family and friends truly show the strength of their bond and compassion. Unfortunately this is also the time when some people’s true moral sense manifests itself, to the permanent detriment of relationships.
Yes, those who are openly anti-Military are disgusting folks, but those who are and yet put on phony faces are much worst.
Just my thoughts!
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I think citizens have gotten *much better* about supporting the US Military than from the 60s (some HARD lessons learned). There is an enormous difference between being anti-militant...and anti-military. There is also a difference between supporting the military - and challenging/criticizing the administration (whichever administration) and politicians who have (presently and historically) used them for economic and political purposes than for what our military is *meant* for - which is OUR national defense.
ReplyDeleteI staunchly and unapologetically support our men & women in uniform. I am also intensely critical of national leaders whose actions don't match their words about supporting the troops. I encourage others (citizens) to support troops - but I *DEMAND* that our leaders set an example in that regard. In more than just words.
Sure it has gotten much better than the disgrace of the 60s. I have many Vietnam Vets as friends and to the very last one they state "Never Again" as they are dedicated not to allow the shame that they suffered to happen to our current service people.
ReplyDeleteI am there with you also in demanding the so called political leadership to be held accountable for their actions.
Like I said, words are cheap, actions are the true measure of people's character.