speak for yourself about not volunteering and your statement ....”Granted, there are a few Vets who are able to put these stresses in the appropriate file, and are able to deal with it the rest of their lives”.... is way off base.
MOST vets deal with it just fine and have done so in every war we have ever engaged in an some that we did not formally engage in.
Obviously you have no clue as to what I meant, nor do you even know what I do, and have done for you and this country...
Those that know me, have seen the results of my actions, therefore, your assessment of me being “off-base” is almost laughable...
I do not technically volunteer for “things”, I just do it...I do not need or seek medals, or letters of accommodation for the things I have, and will do in the future...
But if it’s medals and recognition you (or anyone else for that matter) seek in regards to issues like this, I yield to your greatness...I could say something really cruel, but I figure you’re just not worth it, I might be considered “off-base” again, and I am just not sure I can take that kind of abusive treatment.../sarc
As for the last part of your post, you hit the nail right on the head, meaning you are right...