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veterans day, controversial take 

in the usa, either today is veterans day or im about to get in huge trouble for skipping a day of work

remember that not everyone in the military joined because rah rah patriotism. a lot of them are there because it was their best or only option for a good education or a well-paying job. a lot of them get trauma from their service and struggle to get the help they need once they're out

so... hate the war, hate the military, don't necessarily hate the soldier imo

veterans day, controversial take 

@typhlosion I don’t blame anyone for joining because of rah rah patriotism either. I mean we’re all indoctrinated we need to do this, I just don’t have the heart to condemn someone for being caught up in it.

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