First of all it isn't disresepct. It is an aknowledged sign of distress. A burning flag would have been disrespect, which is why I did not use it.

Also, and please do not take this personally or as a sign of contempt for your choosen profession since it is not intended that way. I am getting a little tired of military people telling us anytime they don't like something that they fought for our freedoms. First of all the last time we actually fought for the freedom of America was in WWII. Vietnam wan't for our freedom, nor were the many minor invasions since. GWI was to free the Kuwaitis, and I am frankly not sure what Iraq was for, they keep changing the reasons. While I am glad there are people willing to go in the military, I fight hard as well for my freedoms. I do it by standing up for what I believe in, being active in local politics, and keeping myself informed on topics.

Again thankyou for your willingness to serve, but all of us fight for our freedoms in our own way. Your way was different than mine, but it makes mine no less valid or important. Everytime I hear what you said it is said to marginalize those of us that have not made the military a career choice. Had there been a need for me to go into the military I would have.

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The universe grows smaller every day and the threat of aggression by any group anywhere can no longer be tolerated. There must be security for all or no one is secure... - Klaatu