No current member of the United States armed forces is in any meaningful sense "protecting your freedom."
They would I'm sure be willing to do this. But they aren't in fact doing anything of the sort.
Enjoy your barbecue.
MAS. I agree about the photo, heartwrenching. But read the text:
I believe that the civilian-military gap isn’t always born of indifference, but rather, at times, a sense of helplessness on the civilian side. What can I do? If you do nothing else, you can remember those who have given their lives for their country. Our country. Remembrance, which may seem a modest contribution in the moment, is a sacred act with long-term payoff — a singularly human gift that keeps on giving, year after war-fatigued year.
Understandable, but no.
What "civilians" should do is take a critical attitude towards war. And then do some soul-searching.
Yes, "remember."
Most of the country was absolutely delighted about the Iraq invasion.
You don't like it when Americans die for nothing? For stupid wars?
Well, remember.
Whoops. The annual video.