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Originally Posted by flamesfever
Having relatives that served and died for their country, along with a number of law enforcement people in my family, I find your comment offensive.
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I don't particularly care if you find it offensive, to be honest.
Many of us have had relatives that served for their country and died in that service -- I certainly have, so you're not special there. Having relatives, or even if you've served yourself, in the military does not mean -- not even for a second -- that we need to idealize the military establishment for its own sake, and it certainly doesn't mean questioning the position and importance of military culture in our society means a disrespect of those who have fought before. A discussion does the military and our democratic society far more respect than burying your head in the sand and waving a flag.
So, again, if you disagree somehow with what I said, explain why. Don't hide behind taking offense.