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In reply to the discussion: I do not worship the ground our military walks on [View all]PeaceNikki
(27,985 posts)I get what the OP meant, and I don't think he meant malice against you guys personally... But I could be wrong. However, I can only speak for me. I get the contempt for glorifying war and the military machine and illegal wars. And I get the pride, honor and commitment of soldiers, marines and seamen (et Al).
I am very seriously personally concerned about what these wars are doing to our generation. It's been 11 years and a lot of bad shit has gone down in very dangerous regions. And I think we need to stop and take care of those we've hurt.
ETA: this just happened in my hometown. I am not saying it's *you* or every vet, but watch the video linked. Even just the first few minutes. In context, it's chilling. And heartbreaking.
The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office filed one count of First Degree Intentional Homicide against Benjamin Sebena in the murder of his wife, Wauwatosa Police officer Jennifer Sebena, early Christmas Eve morning.
Sebena, 30, appeared in court Thursday and bail was set at $1 million.
According to a criminal complaint, Sebena admitted to "stalking his wife for several days" because "he had been jealous of other men with regards to his wife."
On December 24th, he "laid in wait for her in the area of . He waited for several hours."
"On seeing her squad car, he came up and began to shoot her after she emerged from her break in the fire department. He said she moved like she was reaching for her firearm. He then took her gun from her holster."
"He then shot her in the face with her service weapon three or four times. Benjamin Sebena stated that he wanted to make sure she was dead to she wouldn't suffer."
http://www.jsonline.com/multimedia/video/?bcpid=13960334001&bctid=2054803896001