I don't understand how some people can say things to total strangers. Or how people can engage in heated arguments with "friends" on Facebook for a thought they posted. Even though I realize Facebook is public you expect friends to be respectful of your opinions even when they are different. And strangers should just keep comments to themselves. The other day I was at Target getting a few things. While standing in the longest line known to man my phone rang. It was a wedding vendor from the bridal show I went to a few months back. I explained we haven't set a date because my fiancé is in basic right now. After I got off the phone the older woman behind me tapped my shoulder. She told me "the military is not a real or educated career choice, they are all cowardly boys with guns." I think my jaw hit the floor but being myself I followed that up with " those cowards protect your freedom to have and voice those opinions even when they are wrong." She told me I had no respect and went to another line which was good because I almost went off on her. I always grew up that you support the troops even when you don't support a war. At the end of the day they are just doing their job and it has a lot more occupational hazards than most. And considering that all military is voluntary, they are the farthest from a coward I can think of.
Sorry for the vent but this really irritated me. I am BEYOND proud of T and his decision to be a marine. I can't wait until his graduation and see him in his dress blues. Only 71 more days..... Not that I'm counting or anything. :)
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