There are people who are pro-war and people who are anti-war. Whichever camp anyone falls into, I think most people agree that soldiers deserve our respect, for the most part. It’s not a political issue. Every now and again, a story surfaces or even hits the courts about a soldier committing a war crime, but considering how many soldiers there are in the world, this is pretty rare. These young men and women sign up with honor and intention to serve their country, and their courage should be respected. If there’s anything that people can agree on, it’s usually this issue. For anyone to be disrespectful to soldiers is really just uncool and worse. If you agree, you’ll love the story below, which may be fictional but still rings very true. Enjoy!
(I am working late at my video store. Two customers enter, bad-mouthing the military. As I prepare to suggest they keep it to themselves, one of the customers in the store beats me to it; a little 4′ 9″ woman I know to be a regular. She plants herself in front of the louder of the two guys, sticks out her hands, and challenges them both.)
Woman: “Do you actually know anyone in the military, or have you ever been in the military?”
Large Guy: *mumbles something* “…not that desperate for money…” -‘mumbles*
Woman: “Well my husband is a Marine, so you shut up!”
(She kicks him in the knee. He screams and leaves, taking his buddy with him. As I make my way to speak with her, the only other customer in the store, a big bear of a guy, introduces himself to her.)
Other Customer: “Hi, I’m a former Navy Seal. I was on my way to take him apart, but I liked your way better!”
