Posted on Jul 5, 2015
Are you tired of these PTSD signs... and the Discussion?
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In Missouri, especially around here, people are fireworks crazy, so last night these signs (the concept, as I have not seen any around here) were even more funny; sound like "shock and awe" around our home. So, I am getting... Real tired of this...
WWI, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, etc... Didn't complain.. To me, These are just more posers and attention seekers.
But, this sign (meme, I think?) is really accurate... It about covers my thoughts, as does the author....
"No, I'm not saying every last veteran with these signs is full of crap (although my tone sure suggests it). Nor am I saying PTSD doesn't cause real, verifiable problems and sensitivities to things like fireworks. I am saying, however, that our personal problems are not the general public's responsibility. If we have issues we need to handle them ourselves, not expect our communities to change their behavior for us.
Every veteran who handles his issues wins a victory that helps us all. Every veteran who embraces victimhood and displays a sense of entitlement reinforces damaging stereotypes that hurt us all. So burn those stupid fucking signs, light some fireworks, and be grateful that your neighbors still celebrate our independence the way we have for over two hundred years."
Have fun!
http://www.breachbangclear.com/signs-of-veteran-entitlement/
WWI, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, etc... Didn't complain.. To me, These are just more posers and attention seekers.
But, this sign (meme, I think?) is really accurate... It about covers my thoughts, as does the author....
"No, I'm not saying every last veteran with these signs is full of crap (although my tone sure suggests it). Nor am I saying PTSD doesn't cause real, verifiable problems and sensitivities to things like fireworks. I am saying, however, that our personal problems are not the general public's responsibility. If we have issues we need to handle them ourselves, not expect our communities to change their behavior for us.
Every veteran who handles his issues wins a victory that helps us all. Every veteran who embraces victimhood and displays a sense of entitlement reinforces damaging stereotypes that hurt us all. So burn those stupid fucking signs, light some fireworks, and be grateful that your neighbors still celebrate our independence the way we have for over two hundred years."
Have fun!
http://www.breachbangclear.com/signs-of-veteran-entitlement/
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COL, if I could upvote you 1000x for this, I would.
COL Charles Williams
Hooah. Thanks! LTJG James Jones Thanks for your service.
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Ignoring the specific "content" of these signs, and looking at it more from a philosophical view, they say:
"I want OTHERS to adjust their behavior based on MY specific needs."
Although I am a firm believer that common courtesy should prevail, and everyone should be respectful of their neighbors, I disagree with "my interpretation" of what these signs say.
I'm not sure that is the correct philosophy to advocate.
"I want OTHERS to adjust their behavior based on MY specific needs."
Although I am a firm believer that common courtesy should prevail, and everyone should be respectful of their neighbors, I disagree with "my interpretation" of what these signs say.
I'm not sure that is the correct philosophy to advocate.
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My VA shrink described my PTSD as severe. I love me some fireworks. Remind me of more enetertaining times when we were tearing shit up. If it were just one, big boom, then it might startle me, but fireworks aren't like that.
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Haven't seen them, but I don't think it's right to just make those assumptions. Make sure vets know that this is available to them, and if they ask for it, then by all means send one over.
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COL Charles Williams, I've never actually seen anyone put up such a sign, but my sentiments are those of the majority that have commented.
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Sorry, when I saw the option 'I am just tired of COL(R) Williams..' I just could not help myself. Sir, for the record, I respect and appreciate everything...well almost everything...you do.
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MSG Brad Sand
COL Charles Williams
Sir, I hope you could feel the love? For the record, only one 's' in Sand. Yes, I am a bastard of Dorne.
Sir, I hope you could feel the love? For the record, only one 's' in Sand. Yes, I am a bastard of Dorne.
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COL Charles Williams
MSG Brad Sand Whoops... Not sure what happened with the that @sands deal... I guess I did not hit reply and failed to hit the return key.
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this meme has many sides that effect many folks - sometime sarcasm is a good response to continue communication as long as all parties are open-minded...
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Overplayed, overused, abused, and is the "chronic" back claim of the 80's in VA claims.
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I'm tired of the signs, but it is a valid concern, sir. Some vets need the signs. The problem is the veterans that just put them up for recognition, or to make people feel sorry for them.
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