You can say whatever you want. I still think you make porn. The avatar and the location. Who lives in San Fernando and isn't involved in the porn industry.USMC Active 1978 to 1983, MP Cherry Point NC
I'm joined the Navy in 99 and still active, I sorta understand where your coming from but you have some vet's that will say "thank you" for continuing to do what they've already done and risk their lives. I quickly remind them (since I haven't been on the front lines) that I should be thanking them seeing how I'm alive, free and had the choice weather I would join the military. Some countries I've lived in they don't have a choice it's a requirement to serve X amount of years. Granted it might not be all at once but knowing your being made to do something is never a good feeling.I don't want to irritate anybody, but I do not like the "thank you for your service". I signed up and I knew the ramifications. Maybe thats just me and my generation. Again, this is my opinion on my generation
If someone was drafted, I have a different opinion. I will not say "thank you for your service", but I will call older vets "sir" when I go to the VA. I receive all of my benefits from the VA and I am there at least 10 times per year. I see too many screwed up vets at the VA. I would rather be a friend rather than saying "thank you"
Just had to say that.
Jason
i completely disagree. there is nothing wrong showing respect and grattitude for someone doing a good job, for someone doing a job that has the propensinty of the ultimate sacrifice. i don't know 99.5% of these people, so being their 'friend' is unrealistic. buying them a pitcher of beer when the opportunity presents itself and saying 'thanks,' 'thanks' for our continued freedom, 'thanks' for the unbelievable hell you've lived, is the least i can do.I don't want to irritate anybody, but I do not like the "thank you for your service". I signed up and I knew the ramifications. Maybe thats just me and my generation. Again, this is my opinion on my generation
If someone was drafted, I have a different opinion. I will not say "thank you for your service", but I will call older vets "sir" when I go to the VA. I receive all of my benefits from the VA and I am there at least 10 times per year. I see too many screwed up vets at the VA. I would rather be a friend rather than saying "thank you"
Just had to say that.
Jason