Why is it that every time someone posts something on social media about a Memorial Day party, or how they are looking forward to the weekend, someone needs to post a photo of a soldiers casket or a child weeping over a grave and tell them to remember what Memorial Day REALLY means?
Fuck off, we know what it means, we are just choosing to honor the people that fought for our freedom by exercising it in the most American way possible. By cooking dead animals over fire, drinking 8 thousand Bud Lights, and throwing ping pong balls into SOLO cups, just like Uncle Sam would want. What better way to honor fallen soldiers than by enjoying yourself and the freedom they provided you?
This holiday shaming better not become a trend. I don’t need to feel guilty because I get a great deal on a Hyandai on Washington’s birthday. What do these people expect everyone to do? Go sit and cry at Arlington National Cemetery all weekend? Where does the wet blanketing end? Are people going to start admonishing each other because they aren’t dry humping trees on Arbor Day?
Listen, I appreciate the sacrifices that soldiers have made so I can sit on my ass in my boxers all day writing pointless shit on the internet, but I didn’t start any wars, so pardon me for enjoying the weekend, if it makes you feel any better I’ll say the pledge of allegiance after every 54th beer I drink.
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Wait…am I the only one currently humping trees on Arbor Day?
im in the business of shaming those people youre talking about. why is it that for each war the US has fought, the country itself has become less free? how does killing people in foreign lands protect our freedom? now dont get me wrong signing up to fight for what you think is freedom is very brave but lets be honest here.
Why does it bother you so much that you feel the need to criticize those who make these posts? I mean, do you really think you're being personally attacked because someone feels the need to share the significance of what the day means? You must understand that half of the kids graduating from collage don't know who we fought in the Revolutionary War. Sometimes a bit of a memory jog is in order and nobody is taking your 107th beer out of your hand so no need to get too defensive there big guy. As asomeone who has seen their own brother in one of those flag draped caskets I think just a hint of respect might be in order or at least keeping your mouth shut about something you couldn't possibly understand unless you've been there. But that's just my humble opinion.
here's a thought…as a nam vet, the son of Normandy vet, nephew of a iwo jima and gaudalcanal vet, do me a favor…take a few minutes to remember my dad and uncle and even me…then go out and have a blast this week end! why? because that's what it was all about…not cooking dead animals…but the freedom to do so and if you do not use that freedom then I will be pissed. Remember why and enjoy the results!
Your comment is beyond ignorant and completely disrespectful. How exactly has America because less freedom. Why don't you take a trip to North Korea and see if you make it out. Our freedom of speech, religion, press, and education is something that we truly take for granted in the United States. If anything it continues to allow us to live this life we have. Would it be great if we could work out our issues with another country with a chat sure. However people are far more greedy. I guess we should have just turn a cheek when Japan attack Pearl Harbor forcing us to join the war. I guess you prefer us to be ruled by Nazi Germany and Japan because that's what would have happened if our soldiers didn't go to war. I can also guarantee Hitler would have continued to kill all those whom he deems unfit. Therefore it wouldn't be just Jews however minorities, those with birth defects, and anyone who is accused of homosexuality behavior. But yes sure lets go down to the VA and shame our WW2 for fighting against Hitler and the world he was trying to create. People like you absolutely disgust me because you truly do not realize how good you have it. In some countries people can't even use the internet because all forms of media is control by the government. Hitler had already gone against his word once do you truly believe he would have stopped and learned the errors of his ways? Why don't you watch interviews of Nazi Soldiers today who still feel as though they did nothing wrong and the Jews got what they deserve. Want a more recent. I was in new york when 9/11 happen seeing people jumping from buildings to their deaths, seeing the buildings come tumbling down, and people running screaming for their lives will forever be in grained in my memory. Do i think we attacked the wrong country but Bush wasn't our smartest president. However we would have continued to be attack. Let me guess you are taking about our Patriot Act? Sure we have lost some of our security and it takes longer at the airport but it is the result from the attack. If something like 9/11 occurred again then you go right back to blaming the government. Do they make mistakes yes however to completely disrespect our soldiers is rude and shameful.
Your comment is beyond ignorant and completely disrespectful. How exactly has America because less freedom. Why don't you take a trip to North Korea and see if you make it out. Our freedom of speech, religion, press, and education is something that we truly take for granted in the United States. If anything it continues to allow us to live this life we have. Would it be great if we could work out our issues with another country with a chat sure. However people are far more greedy. I guess we should have just turn a cheek when Japan attack Pearl Harbor forcing us to join the war. I guess you prefer us to be ruled by Nazi Germany and Japan because that's what would have happened if our soldiers didn't go to war. I can also guarantee Hitler would have continued to kill all those whom he deems unfit. Therefore it wouldn't be just Jews however minorities, those with birth defects, and anyone who is accused of homosexuality behavior. But yes sure lets go down to the VA and shame our WW2 for fighting against Hitler and the world he was trying to create. People like you absolutely disgust me because you truly do not realize how good you have it. In some countries people can't even use the internet because all forms of media is control by the government. Hitler had already gone against his word once do you truly believe he would have stopped and learned the errors of his ways? Why don't you watch interviews of Nazi Soldiers today who still feel as though they did nothing wrong and the Jews got what they deserve. Want a more recent. I was in new york when 9/11 happen seeing people jumping from buildings to their deaths, seeing the buildings come tumbling down, and people running screaming for their lives will forever be in grained in my memory. Do i think we attacked the wrong country but Bush wasn't our smartest president. However we would have continued to be attack. Let me guess you are taking about our Patriot Act? Sure we have lost some of our security and it takes longer at the airport but it is the result from the attack. If something like 9/11 occurred again then you go right back to blaming the government. Do they make mistakes yes however to completely disrespect our soldiers is rude and shameful.
Freedom was never something that washed up onto our shores or that was already here to take. It was something that millions of people fought for and died for. It was something that Founding Fathers knew Americans could preserve and protect this right. Think of the families in China, Afghanistan, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, and many other countries that would do anything to have a sliver of freedom. It was 9/11 that we saw our country attacked by people that have never understood how freedom works or don’t even care about. All they cared about is control and killing as many Americans as they could. These are people who believe women shouldn’t be allowed to vote, go to school, or speak out and that they should be stoned to death if they do (stoning is where you are buried up to your waste and they throw rocks at you till you are dead). America is something worth fighting for and freedom makes much worth more. Some people inside our country and people in other countries view our military as a bunch of people air-raiding villages and killing innocent civilians. Our military is a force for good throughout the world always reaching out a hand to help and putting their lives on the line for our freedom and others and to make a better, freer, safer generation for us. Our military is nothing to apologize for or to be ashamed of. Nobody likes war, nobody is pro-war but we do understand that sometimes war is the only option and we should honor our troops and veterans for the sacrifice they gave. Our military is well worth fighting for and I think doing that is still asking very little for what they have already given us.
Are there soldiers who take advantage of their power absolutely and its wrong. However that is in any profession therefore you shouldn't discredit an entire group of people based on individuals actions. They do not represent the entire military. People in war fight for the man beside him so they don't have to carry their body home in a casket. Do you want to kill no but is someone is firing a gun at you you defend yourself.
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