• callouscomic@lemmy.zip
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    3 days ago

    I’ve reached a point where I refuse any longer to hold any reverence or respect for current military. Just like cops. The military cock worship of parades, holidays, and discounts everywhere needs to go away.

    How about discounts for teachers, or road workers, or social workers.

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      4 days ago

      For me, it’s a complete distaste for people that keep trying to slowly soft-boot a “military class” inside our society, by way of all the things you mention. The Romans had one of those; no thanks. Yes, let’s throw more goodwill and financial support to people taking care of our kids and infrastructure instead.

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      4 days ago

      I’m proud of you making that change consciously, but damn you held on for a long time.

      people don’t get respect for what group they belong to. they get respect for who they are