I served (31 years ago), and it was in combat. When I enlisted, I did so without anyone... family or friends being consulted or even knowing. I did not enlist as an investment in any sort of future adoration or prestige. I did it for my personal gains and for my country which represents one of the last bastions of liberty regardless of how brilliant or moronic the words or actions of a person are.

I don't feel like anyone took a sh1t on me because I do not hold any of their opinions or actions as personally relevant or in high regard. I have never nor will I ever be a victim to societal, governmental, or corporate bullsh1t.

If any veterans are getting azzhurt over the actions of propaganda riddled corporate America it might be time to reflect on why you joined as well as what you have done since signing that paper that makes you feel entitled to a status higher than American. Did you sign that paper to be owed something?

As soldiers, veterans, the opinions or musings of civilians should never change our core functions, views, or beliefs.

I am expecting any veteran to be tempered enough to be able to handle this discussion pragmatically.