Commentary: Old Glory, "triggers," and fireworks...

[mijan]

NOTE:  This is not aimed at my f-list.  It's not aimed at anyone in particular.  This is some venting at the general population that I need to get off my chest.

So the 4th of July is coming up.  I know a lot of you folks on my f-list are Americans.  So am I.  Hell, I'm an American veteran.  Bully for me, right?  I've got some sort of quasi-

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[eldritchhorrors]

I love your post. I grew up around veterans, and I agree with you 100%.

[mijan]

Thanks. I just hope some people take the time to consider this.

[calmnla]

Very well said. Let me just point out that one of the representatives from Georgia was named Button. I think people might enjoy that. :-)

[mijan]

That is indeed a fun name. :)

[izzyfics]

Word. Especially this:

I'm a veteran. I'm patriotic. I'm not Christian. Stop tying those three things together. It's offensive.

[mijan]

*tips hat* Thanks. It seems to be an ongoing problem around here, honestly. *sigh*

[thistlerose]

Thank you.

[mijan]

Thank YOU for reading. :)

[susp]

Awesome post. Did you receive my PM?

[mijan]

Eeep! I did! I just went back and found it. I was just about to go to bed, but I'll reply in the morning. Promise.