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Mon Dec 3, 2012, 07:39 AM

Skidmore (29,242 posts)

25. Steve, that is

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a little much.

Why not a picture of something with symbols of those who give without participating in endless wars? A lot of what makes us free involves prosocial behaviors within our nation--the willingness to reach beyond disagreements to work together for a common good. Being a soldier in the post-Vietnam War era is a choice for a career. It is the same sort of choice that cops, firemen, and EMTs make. The same choice that a teacher, a healthcare worker, a counselor or therapist, or an prosecutor/attorney makes or even the person who walks down a dark street to get to work at a local store. These people all help preserve the social fabric of our nation. This warrior class notion is hyperbole, in my honest opinion. We are all parts of the whole--those who fight on the front lines of education, healthcare, civil rights, or just to keep the utilities running.

Just also want to note that my response is not about you mentioning God but I really cringed at that picture for other reasons, some of which I have articulated above.

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47 replies	Author	Time	Post
I don't usually mention God on the DU to respect others beliefs, this is a very rare exception [View all]	Omaha Steve	Dec 2012	OP
Thank you for posting this. It touched me very much.	hrmjustin	Dec 2012	#1
very moving	datasuspect	Dec 2012	#32
That is nice my friend.	hrmjustin	Dec 2012	#36
K&R!	sheshe2	Dec 2012	#2
Politics + religion = 9/11	blkmusclmachine	Dec 2012	#3
Yes.	DavidDvorkin	Dec 2012	#8
+1	sarcasmo	Dec 2012	#34
Yes---Bushco's worship of Mammon.	WinkyDink	Dec 2012	#41
That's beautiful, my dear Omaha Steve...n/t	CaliforniaPeggy	Dec 2012	#4
god, protect me from your followers!	yortsed snacilbuper	Dec 2012	#5
um.. im sure it wasnt meant likes this but...	leftyohiolib	Dec 2012	#6
I touch me very much	NoOneMan	Dec 2012	#7
TMI	AlexSatan	Dec 2012	#45
The "true nature of giving" has nothing to do with God	Mr. Blue Sky	Dec 2012	#9
Shouldn't need an invisible cloud being to teach it to you	HERVEPA	Dec 2012	#10
That's...pretty bad.	Brickbat	Dec 2012	#11
Am I missing the sarcasm?	roody	Dec 2012	#12
I have a lot of respect for you Steve but I think that is simply awful...	Luminous Animal	Dec 2012	#13
K&R. I thank God daily, for many things. No problem saying so. nt	Skip Intro	Dec 2012	#14
The wars his believers inspire?	HERVEPA	Dec 2012	#16
Nice to see I'm not...	99Forever	Dec 2012	#15
I find this sort of thing ridiculous and offensive.	MrSlayer	Dec 2012	#17
+1,000!	scarletwoman	Dec 2012	#18
+1 n/t	whatchamacallit	Dec 2012	#20
I understand why this was posted. I also understand why it's taking a beating.	nomorenomore08	Dec 2012	#19
Very well said. NT	Democracyinkind	Dec 2012	#27
what crap nt	frankroberts	Dec 2012	#21
Why not thank the individuals directly?	NYC Liberal	Dec 2012	#22
Almost as good as the one on Facebook with Santa kneeling at the manger	Lex	Dec 2012	#23
I remember now why I don't mention God on the DU	Omaha Steve	Dec 2012	#24
That's some dishonest framing that is beneath you. You did not 'mention God' you	Bluenorthwest	Dec 2012	#26
I made my reply first thing after I got up	Omaha Steve	Dec 2012	#29
I understood what you were trying to say, Steve.	11 Bravo	Dec 2012	#47
don't let the assholes stop you from posting what you want	dlwickham	Dec 2012	#39
Some cannot see past their eyes	sarisataka	Dec 2012	#40
Steve, that is	Skidmore	Dec 2012	#25
That's some sick shit!	GeorgeGist	Dec 2012	#28
That is absolutely beautiful. Very deep meaning to me.	jwirr	Dec 2012	#30
That makes no fucking sense	datasuspect	Dec 2012	#31
You forgot an image of the Twin Towers, and a black velvet backing. nt	msanthrope	Dec 2012	#35
oh yes, definitely the twin towers	datasuspect	Dec 2012	#37
And the metal "cross" support beams. If only I could get the Franklin Mint to put that	msanthrope	Dec 2012	#42
Yay more praise for the military. Just what we need in this country.	white_wolf	Dec 2012	#33
God, Santa and the glory of war -- all three.	LiberalAndProud	Dec 2012	#38
I am losing my faith in humanity	tkmorris	Dec 2012	#43
While your intentions are good, this image is like Norman Rockwell on nationalistic acid...	VOX	Dec 2012	#44
I've generally love your posts. I	roody	Dec 2012	#46

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