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Originally Posted by Tom Earp
Really?
So showing respect is not the norm of today? 
So, KSig RC, what does this rant have to do with what I posted? 
So, even though it may have been around a while, it is still a good reminder for what our troops have done and the final recignition that they desearve for the final payment for our freedom.
If you are offended by this I am sorry. |
It's emails like this one that irk me.
Wearing a red shirt on a particular day (aside from the fact that the chances of anyone wearing red - a common color - on any given day is pretty high) does not a patriot make.
I'm sorry, but it's a passive attempt at presumed solidarity. There are plenty of active ways to show your appreciation to a service person.
- thank one in person - at the airport, the local reserve office, etc.
- write letters or cards, send them via the USO
- send a care package to a service person you know personally
- collect phone cards and personal hygiene items to send to soldiers
- volunteer with programs local families of service people stationed overseas
- get to know your local government, find out what their platforms are, how they vote, support candidates who are in favor of decreasing the length or recall frequency for military tours