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Is using military service for political gain acceptable or not?
I'm talking specifically when a service member dies in service to their country and political leader wannabes use it for their political gain. This question is prompted by recent discussions re Trump and the Khan family, but is intended as a generic topic.
Part of me has to ask: Why would it be bad?
No one seems to complain when the flag is waived and the person and/or their sacrifice is used in a patriotic manner. So, if that's acceptable, why not the reverse?
I think it's an extremely nuanced and complicated subject. In a purely sterile atmosphere, if it's acceptable for one it's acceptable for both, and visa versa. Theoretically, that's the proper way to think about it. But emotions run high on this one.
My preference would be for a service member's death to never be used for political gain.Is using military service for political gain acceptable or not?
I'm talking specifically when a service member dies in service to their country and political leader wannabes use it for their political gain. This question is prompted by recent discussions re Trump and the Khan family, but is intended as a generic topic.
Part of me has to ask: Why would it be bad?
No one seems to complain when the flag is waived and the person and/or their sacrifice is used in a patriotic manner. So, if that's acceptable, why not the reverse?
I think it's an extremely nuanced and complicated subject. In a purely sterile atmosphere, if it's acceptable for one it's acceptable for both, and visa versa. Theoretically, that's the proper way to think about it. But emotions run high on this one.
The bolded is exactly it!It's never acceptable but you can't make the bastards stop it. Politicos love to visit troops, especially overseas, and they love to have their picture taken with troops so that they can use the hell out of their "support the troops" image. The vast majority never liked the military enough to sign up, however. That's real service to their country and politicians want no part of that.
If it is used to fight for a cause the deceased service member would want it if ok. If it goes against then it is not ok. Whether or not I agree with the cause is irrelevant.
Is using military service for political gain acceptable or not?
I'm talking specifically when a service member dies in service to their country and political leader wannabes use it for their political gain. This question is prompted by recent discussions re Trump and the Khan family, but is intended as a generic topic.
Part of me has to ask: Why would it be bad?
No one seems to complain when the flag is waived and the person and/or their sacrifice is used in a patriotic manner. So, if that's acceptable, why not the reverse?
I think it's an extremely nuanced and complicated subject. In a purely sterile atmosphere, if it's acceptable for one it's acceptable for both, and visa versa. Theoretically, that's the proper way to think about it. But emotions run high on this one.
Is using military service for political gain acceptable or not?
I'm talking specifically when a service member dies in service to their country and political leader wannabes use it for their political gain. This question is prompted by recent discussions re Trump and the Khan family, but is intended as a generic topic.
Part of me has to ask: Why would it be bad?
No one seems to complain when the flag is waived and the person and/or their sacrifice is used in a patriotic manner. So, if that's acceptable, why not the reverse?
I think it's an extremely nuanced and complicated subject. In a purely sterile atmosphere, if it's acceptable for one it's acceptable for both, and visa versa. Theoretically, that's the proper way to think about it. But emotions run high on this one.
Is using military service for political gain acceptable or not?
I'm talking specifically when a service member dies in service to their country and political leader wannabes use it for their political gain. This question is prompted by recent discussions re Trump and the Khan family, but is intended as a generic topic.
Part of me has to ask: Why would it be bad?
No one seems to complain when the flag is waived and the person and/or their sacrifice is used in a patriotic manner. So, if that's acceptable, why not the reverse?
I think it's an extremely nuanced and complicated subject. In a purely sterile atmosphere, if it's acceptable for one it's acceptable for both, and visa versa. Theoretically, that's the proper way to think about it. But emotions run high on this one.
Politicians don't know the difference. Few even give a damn.
Hell will freeze over before Washington ever respects Pat Tillman enough to complete and report an honest and fair investigation of his death AND the coverup that took place.
Who's using the history military service to service their political agenda?
Is it the person who done it, or their family?
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It's never acceptable but you can't make the bastards stop it.
Is using military service for political gain acceptable or not?
I'm talking specifically when a service member dies in service to their country and political leader wannabes use it for their political gain. This question is prompted by recent discussions re Trump and the Khan family, but is intended as a generic topic.
Part of me has to ask: Why would it be bad?
No one seems to complain when the flag is waived and the person and/or their sacrifice is used in a patriotic manner. So, if that's acceptable, why not the reverse?
I think it's an extremely nuanced and complicated subject. In a purely sterile atmosphere, if it's acceptable for one it's acceptable for both, and visa versa. Theoretically, that's the proper way to think about it. But emotions run high on this one.
Service members KIA are to be treated as heroes, and not used by any person for any political or personal gain whatsoever. Political gain, as well as personal gain of those still alive - It's completely fine if it's your own military service. It is not okay at all, IMHO, if it's someone else's service, even your spouse, or child, or parent. The only exception to either alive or dead would be where a child of a MoH recipient that gets automatic admittance to a service academy.
I agree with this as written, but as far as the Khans go I have no issue with what they've done. Trump called out Muslims as a blanket statement, and as such called out him even if not by name, and they responded with a, "Hey, wait a minute...". They were reactive, not proactive. They were defending their son's honor.There's nothing wrong with using your own military service. The problem, in my view, is when you use the death of a loved one to peddle your own personal politics. That's crass, in my view, and does a disservice to the fallen soldier.
Is using military service for political gain acceptable or not?
I'm talking specifically when a service member dies in service to their country and political leader wannabes use it for their political gain. This question is prompted by recent discussions re Trump and the Khan family, but is intended as a generic topic.
Part of me has to ask: Why would it be bad?
No one seems to complain when the flag is waived and the person and/or their sacrifice is used in a patriotic manner. So, if that's acceptable, why not the reverse?
I think it's an extremely nuanced and complicated subject. In a purely sterile atmosphere, if it's acceptable for one it's acceptable for both, and visa versa. Theoretically, that's the proper way to think about it. But emotions run high on this one.
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