Travis, first, thank you for your service.
Second, I think the "fetishization" of the Military by many who would NEVER qualify or serve is an issue that we shy away from in this country. My Dad served in WWII as did 2 Uncles. I have many friends that have served, many that have seen what I imagine you have, and to a man ( all are men) t…
Second, I think the "fetishization" of the Military by many who would NEVER qualify or serve is an issue that we shy away from in this country. My Dad served in WWII as did 2 Uncles. I have many friends that have served, many that have seen what I imagine you have, and to a man ( all are men) they are pro 2nd Amendment and definitely not MAGA and most certainly not pro "a good guy with a gun, stops a bad guy with a gun".
Each one on them understands what being armed in a conflict means. Each one of them understands the reality of chaos and guns. I think too many young (and some old) men use carrying a gun as a stand in for feeling like they matter.
I agree with you that we are probably in for more political violence and it breaks this 62 year olds heart.
Travis, first, thank you for your service.
Second, I think the "fetishization" of the Military by many who would NEVER qualify or serve is an issue that we shy away from in this country. My Dad served in WWII as did 2 Uncles. I have many friends that have served, many that have seen what I imagine you have, and to a man ( all are men) they are pro 2nd Amendment and definitely not MAGA and most certainly not pro "a good guy with a gun, stops a bad guy with a gun".
Each one on them understands what being armed in a conflict means. Each one of them understands the reality of chaos and guns. I think too many young (and some old) men use carrying a gun as a stand in for feeling like they matter.
I agree with you that we are probably in for more political violence and it breaks this 62 year olds heart.