Honoring Ashli Babbitt Dishonors the Military
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Honoring Ashli Babbitt Dishonors the Military
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I am 80, never served in military, hated the Viet Nam war, father and uncles all served during WW II. I am profoundly moved by this piece and have forwarded it to many, including my kids.
I hope it is read, with great care, by many. Mark McKeon
The honoring of Ashli Babbitt is sadly just one more part of the shit show.