From one soldier to another, Sergeant, I'll tell you why: We do it for the same reason my dad and my brother did, the same reason I did. We do it for my little girl.
If she goes to public schools and then a 'prestigious' or Ivy League school, in all likelihood, she will be one of these protesters. You cannot fight an entire culture of nihilism.
I For your children. We do it because someone gave you and I a gift far greater than anything we deserved - the gift of growing up in a free country.
This country is certainly not as free as when my dad fought for it in the Korean war.
It is perilously close to 'not free' due to taxes and regulation. About half of the civilian population doesn't want America to exist because they are not rock stars or pro athletes and blame their country rather than themselves. Piss on 'em.
Men and women far better than you or I died so that you and I could have the chance to grow up free.
That used to be true. Half of the country doesn't even want an America to exist.
I'm not sure we are even capable of fighting a war and prevailing any longer....
I'll continue to serve out of personal pride, but most of the country can kiss my @ss.
Thank you for your service to our country.