I don't think its forced patriotism . They are remembering and celebrating life's of solider who lost their lives and the one who fought for the nation ( a joke tbh, since all Murica does is fight other people's battle , keeping their own soldiers life at stake) . It's not like it's compulsory to celebrate it or something like that
I agree completely.
I have no respect for war or anybody that wilfully engages in it, if it includes the death of innocent people & then the expectation to be proclaimed a "hero".
You're a murderer. But whatever helps you sleep at night.
And this isn't regarding America only - but war in general. It's such an outdated concept - We live in a world where we can now speak and act like civil beings. Anybody who seeks war as an answer is behind in my eyes.
I agree completely.
I have no respect for war or anybody that wilfully engages in it, if it includes the death of innocent people & then expects to be proclaimed a "hero".
You're a murderer. But whatever helps you sleep at night.
I agree wholeheartedly. While I do hope the troops in active combat come home safely, I do not respect them just because they chose to fight a war that is about greed, power, and money. I am a gay man in this country, so I am technically not "free". I cannot walk down the street with my boyfriend without being harassed, I cannot get married, and I cannot adopt children with my partner. Whatever the troops are fighting for, it has absolutely nothing to do with me. It is brave to do what they do but that is where it begins and ends. My respect is reserved for people who deserve it, such as teachers, parents, social activists, and Lady Gaga.
I agree wholeheartedly. While I do hope the troops in active combat come home safely, I do not respect them just because they chose to fight a war that is about greed, power, and money.
I agree completely.
I have no respect for war or anybody that wilfully engages in it, if it includes the death of innocent people & then the expectation to be proclaimed a "hero".
You're a murderer. But whatever helps you sleep at night.
And this isn't regarding America only - but war in general. It's such an outdated concept - We live in a world where we can now speak and act like civil beings. Anybody who seeks war as an answer is behind in my eyes.