Few people understand War. I do. I was in one for two years.
But I don't want anybody else (civilians, non-combat REMFs) to understand it. I really don't.
And knowing a few of our Soldiers before they made the ultimate sacrifice, I can tell you that they wouldn't want people to understand War and its toll on soldiers either.
So if it's just a phony-baloney, virtue-signaling, "Thank You For Your Service" I am okay with that. I just smile and nod politely.
I would rather celebrate my buddies' deaths with a beer (or five) than cry about it.
They would rather I do that, too. I guarantee. It's how they are. It is who they were.
