Respect for Service Members and Veterans!

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:38:54 -0500

We have had some spirited debates and whether I agree with you or not, I will listen. 95% (winging it) of our members I consider friends. We all served in one capacity or another.

During these debates we sometimes get innuendo at another person's ability, comprehension and whatever else that can be construed as mean-spirited, vindictive, et al.

Please do not pigeon-hole people about their values and their passion on a topic. Remember that one day, we all face our own mortality and it is then that we wish we treated all people and especially veterans and SMs in the best way we can. I was holding my father's hand when he died of cancer. He had his bad points but the good outweighed the bad by far. If we have the courage to look for good instead of the bad.

I get passionate too and I believe in what I say, wrongly or rightly depending on your take and study on these ideas and issues. Politics and religion can be toxic and so keep that in mind when you attack values as ignorant and right or left wing.

I love you all and mean that as I see veterans pass on a daily basis and I feel we are community of heroes in our right, to our children and hopefully to Military members, their families and their pets. loll. Had to add that.. cat lover too!

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My dad always said, "You get more bees with honey". Let's make that a priority and I will try to keep in mind, what I just said.

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Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2014 5:40 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:40:09 -0500

Always forget to let others know about RP everywhere!!! It seems. lol

Response by PO2 Jonathan Scharff made Nov 6 at 2014 6:20 PM

PO2 Jonathan Scharff — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:20:34 -0500

Here! Here! I thank you as well for your service SSgt Private RallyPoint Member.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2014 6:35 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:35:03 -0500

Great post, SSgt Private RallyPoint Member. You should get scores of up-votes on that sentiment. Extremely nicely put! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Response by PO1 Steven Kuhn made Nov 6 at 2014 6:56 PM

PO1 Steven Kuhn — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:56:16 -0500

I have expressed the same sentiment (though not quite so eloquently) in my posts where I have tried to calm down antagonistic individuals who did not agree with what I had to say. While I did not agree with some of their thoughts, I respected their right to their own opinion. What I posted may be considered controversial, but I love our country and felt the question needed to be addressed. Posting it on this site was done because I felt the caliber of individuals on this site was of a higher moral and integrity leveled base due to our shared service. I hope that people will read your post, take it to heart, and respond to others with the respect everyone on here deserves. Thank you for the post SSgt Private RallyPoint Member

Response by PO3 Anthony Farhner made Nov 6 at 2014 8:30 PM

PO3 Anthony Farhner — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 20:30:25 -0500

Very well put SSgt, strength in diversity.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Nov 6 at 2014 8:57 PM

SGT Richard H. — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 20:57:55 -0500

Well said!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2014 9:00 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 21:00:28 -0500

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member very eloquently put my friend. And thank you for the reminder of our brothers and sisters feelings. And to respect the opinions of others. With some of the very explosive discussions lately it is something we all need to remember.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Nov 6 at 2014 9:28 PM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 21:28:39 -0500

Wise words brother...

Response by SFC Boots Attaway made Nov 6 at 2014 10:20 PM

SFC Boots Attaway — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 22:20:31 -0500

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member and @SPC (P) Erin Mulder, I thank you both for your post and appreciate your service.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2014 7:00 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 19:00:11 -0500

As I said, this topic is more a celebration of ideas and especially we served or have served this country and it is hard for me to hurt another's feelings. Also with little Anya, you great SM/Veterans show why you are the greatest. Thanks so much.

Response by PO1 Glenn Boucher made Sep 18 at 2015 2:29 PM

PO1 Glenn Boucher — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:29:09 -0400

I was raised to treat my elders with respect, regardless if they served or not. For people of my generation we were taught respect for our elders and those in authority.
I know many of todays generation doesn't comprehend respect without receiving respect first.
I personally respect people until they do something that causes me to change my mind.
But I also respect every veteran because of what they have gone though and what they gave up to serve.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 16 at 2019 2:36 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:36:41 -0400

I am all for healthy debates, but some will debase you or call you names for not having the same stance on issues. I am a proponent of treating others with dignity and respect.

Response by SFC George Smith made Apr 17 at 2019 12:37 AM

SFC George Smith — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:37:47 -0400

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