WATCH: Case of 'stolen valor'? Veteran says so

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[Always A Marine]

I agree with you, snoringbear. I have more pity than contempt for fake veterans, as they pose no threat to me and must lead terribly empty lives. My life was largely shaped by my Marine Corps service but is not defined by it (despite my screen name!). One thing that troubles me with today's dangerously sycophantic military/police worship is that ordinary people with feet of clay are mindlessly regarded as "heroes." No wonder so many pretenders are hopping on the gravy train!

The fact is that we are not heroes and we do not merit greater status than any other citizens. With the exception of those relative few veterans with debilitating injuries - and I mean truly debilitating - nobody owes us another dime. Those of us who served in uniform, and especially those of us who survived the crucible of combat, should be building our society instead of taking from it. Semper Fidelis.

[ken5050]

FYI..Tampa outlawed panhandling last year..it was becoming a big problem..a nuisance and a safety hazard..the guy should have been arrested

[cornfedcowboy]

I understand why people like to wear camos and such who didn’t serve. Pretty comfortable outdoor clothing with good pockets. What bothers me is when they wear the patches and names.

[DUMBGRUNT]

I was a bit slow one day, zigged when I should have zagged?
I got hit in the head.
I cannot say enough good things about the people on the USS Sanctuary! Thank You again!

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[KC Burke]

I didn’t realize until recently that they had changed the number assignments. This old Mess Sgt. would now be some sort of electronic specialist.

[Dusty Road]

I hear fine on the computer, didn’t miss a word you said. Most of the time I’m by myself on the ranch so I can turn the radio up as loud as I want to, cow’s complain a little but nothing like my wife does.

[nothingnew]

When I was discharged I put on my civi’s and never wore my uniform again.

My foreman at a printing company back in 1974 was a Viet Nam vet. He refused to wear the company's uniform, said he would never wear any uniform for the rest of his life.

He witnessed a lot of painful stuff during his service.

FMCDH(BITS)

[stylin19a]

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