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In reply to the discussion: Why do Americans tolerate letting Israel dictate our Israel policy? [View all]SQUEE
(1,315 posts)I felt a duty to my people, and my family there, it is complicated, but I am very American, and, to be honest, a terrible Jew, being an atheist and all, my "jewishness" is cultural and family oriented, not religious.
I also will admit to the terrible sin of enjoying being a soldier, and wanted to make a difference with the gifts I have available, in my case....they are martial in nature.
In a fight, my loyalties, as they are lie here, and if need be I would sadly, but determindly take up arms against the IDF. My country is flawed but I love her for what she gave my direct family after the Holocaust, and we have given back as well, I have uncles in Arlington from VietNam, and my father died from obvious Agent Orange exposure 30 years after.. we never regretted our sacrifices.