Operation E-book Drop: For the Troops

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by bjrnfrdnnd

Actually, I didn't diss the troops. I just argued that their might be parts of society that are in stronger need of public support, and in particular public support that involves spending money, than soldiers.

here is one of the strongest beliefs in the US Military; "Deeds Not Words". like I said, go support some unemployed person. show how important it is to you.

Originally Posted by luqmaninbmore

By what measure is this the best country in the world in which to live? Quality of life? Infant Mortality? Life expectancy? Poverty rate? Likelihood of being incarcerated? Gap between the rich and poor? The US trails the developed world in all of these measures.

Why should one be given support simply because one obeys the laws of the country? Should I support the bankers who are responsible for the recent economic meltdown or the people who took out loans recklessly? They were only obeying the laws of the country. Such a response ignores the greater question: not is it legal, but is it right?

FYI, I could be doing this questioning just as easily in India, France, UK, Ireland, Canada, Pakistan (in which the media played a key role in recently bringing down a military dictator who had the support of 'the troops'), or many other countries. The US does not and never has had a monopoly on freedom.

Luqman

then knock yourself out. go forth and rag on someone else