The ONLY reason I mentioned my serving soldier is that I could potentially be in the shoes of the Snyder family and looked at the suit from their perspective and how I would feel if the Phelpses showed up if such an event occurred. I don’t think my adult child’s status confers anything special on me or my opinions.
Thank you for your 32 years service. I have always appreciated the service of those who serve and have served.
EDINVA wrote: “I don’t think my adult child’s status confers anything special on me or my opinions.”
Well stated. Like personal attacks, claiming you speak with greater authority because you’re a member of a particular group or have a son or daughter in the military is another logical fallacy. I think it’s called an appeal to authority, and the liberals use it all the time.
I have spent a good portion of my life in hostile fire areas of the Middle East (not in direct combat, but definitely in areas where I could have been bombed). My son-in-law fought in Afghanistan and is scheduled to deploy to Iraq. Stating that in my posts doesn’t and shouldn’t give my opinions any greater weight than anyone else, even someone who never joined the military.
To serve this nation is an honor and a privilege. Your thanks are greatly appreciated, but please accept my thanks for the honor to have served.