The NYT just keeps trying to perpetuate the negativity of military force.... just like they did in WWII, and more successfully in Vietnam. And I think that most Americans who have doubts about hone in military service only formed those opinions from reading such shallow diatribe.
As for me..... ANY American soldier who considers his service for his/her country to be important enough and is even willing to die to achieve its goals sends a clear enough message to me. I honor them and have great pride in them.
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hone = honor