EPTOn October 03 2012 09:03 jacosajh wrote:
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Didn't agree with all of this 100% but you actually have a good point.
This on the other hand, is understandable. Why would you want to risk dying for something that symbolized what you're fighting for? Maybe you just did it for the bonus/benefits, but they're probably hoping to instill that in you. Personally, I'd fight harder if I was doing it for my country than if I was doing it for the bonus/benefits.
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On October 03 2012 01:59 zalz wrote:
I think burning or destroying an American flag is a pretty beautifull thing.
Those crazy mobs might never even be aware of it, but the fact is that they can only burn an American flag. Were they to try doing it to their own flag, their lives would be short-lived.
The fact that your friends can destroy the American flag is a testament to the strength of the symbol, and the freedom it represents. Even those that disagree can speak their mind.
I'm not a great fan of symbols, seeing as they generally go hand in hand with insane mobs tripping over one another to murder other people and destroy property "in defense of the [input]".
But, anyone that wants to "defend" the American flag would know that they must allow these people to destroy the flag. It isn't like a Quran or a China flag. It permits people to disagree.
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I think burning or destroying an American flag is a pretty beautifull thing.
Those crazy mobs might never even be aware of it, but the fact is that they can only burn an American flag. Were they to try doing it to their own flag, their lives would be short-lived.
The fact that your friends can destroy the American flag is a testament to the strength of the symbol, and the freedom it represents. Even those that disagree can speak their mind.
I'm not a great fan of symbols, seeing as they generally go hand in hand with insane mobs tripping over one another to murder other people and destroy property "in defense of the [input]".
But, anyone that wants to "defend" the American flag would know that they must allow these people to destroy the flag. It isn't like a Quran or a China flag. It permits people to disagree.
*And the video that will sooner or later be posted:
Didn't agree with all of this 100% but you actually have a good point.
This on the other hand, is understandable. Why would you want to risk dying for something that symbolized what you're fighting for? Maybe you just did it for the bonus/benefits, but they're probably hoping to instill that in you. Personally, I'd fight harder if I was doing it for my country than if I was doing it for the bonus/benefits.
I'm not going to lie, nowadays I do it for the benefits. The job market is so fucked up in the US and I'm making decent money in the military. I'm working on my bachelors now in Computer Science (shit is hard
) So after the military I want to transition back into the civilian world peacefully. /end off topic
Oh yeah and I'm always surprised at how unique Americans are IMO. I've seen some bizarre shit.
