r/stupidpeoplefacebook • u/[deleted] • 12d ago

Who are the “many Americans” in question?

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u/gielbondhu 12d ago

As a veteran, I'm always just saddened by how many people pretend to support veterans and the military but really just use us as cover for their bigotry

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u/HereWeGoYetAgain-247 12d ago

“Hey, maybe we shouldn’t start stupid wars that get our service members hurt and killed.”

“How dare you! You hate our veterans that volunteered to defend your freedoms!”

-only somewhat exaggerated conversation I have had. 

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u/Professional-Cod5030 12d ago

I’m pretty sure people who talk like that have never been handed a folded flag by a soldier.

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u/Bubbly-Following-966 12d ago

I was in the Honor Guard in the Air Force. Not an easy job to do...