On 11/05/09, Gulf War Vet wrote:
> As a vet now trying to live with PTSD from the first Gulf War I
> have always felt very uncomfortable with Veterans Day. I usually
> take the day off and go visit a local Veterans Cemetery. I really
> think some of the patriotic things we teach in school are an
> indoctrination that makes me feel uncomfortable. I've been told
> the part about fighting for our freedom but no longer believe it.
> Soldiers are trained and ready to do just that and have on many
> occasions. The problem is we no longer closely examine the reasons
> for going to war. The Vets should be honored but taking the stand
> our country always right frightens me.

Thank you for your post. It frightens me too.Sincere thanks to you
for all you've done.

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