Mickey Z
Cool Observer
Monday, November 13, 2006
For Veteran's Day: The myth of the brave soldier
There are many who identify themselves as “anti-war” who will vigorously defend the troops. Even when faced with documented evidence of criminality, Americans still cannot summon the bravery to condemn the military.
The excuse-making typically touches on these two areas:
1. They were just following orders
2. Those who enlist do so for economic reasons
The first line of defense—whether Americans truly buy that line or not—is a flawed argument. As for excuse #2, a recent New York Times editorial put that myth to rest.
Read the whole thing here.
Troops in action:
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