Supporting the Troops Regardless of Political Beliefs
Respecting those who serve stretches beyond political lines. No matter who we may have voted for President, we are proud of the men and women who serve under the command of that office. Politics should stay out of military tributes. Honoring those who served and sacrifice comes before political ideologies and party lines.
Democrat or Republican, peace protestor or hawk of heroism, honoring members of our military is an important patriotic duty of every American citizen who enjoys the freedoms our courageous men and women so honorably fought for. An opinion on whether or not Americans belong in Iraq has no basis on the honor given to the brave men and women who serve there.
Military medals should be worn honorably because they are tributes to the sacrifices of America’s bravest. Our political ideologies are separate from that honor. American soldiers deserve our respect, no matter whom we vote for, no matter which political party gets our tax-exempt contribution. Military ribbons pay tribute to the sacrifices that allow us political freedom in the first place.
It’s the winners in the world of politics that command the military. Military medals pay tribute to those fine men and women who carry out their duties under the authority of the leaders we’ve elected. Political debate is necessary to any democratic society, but it should not happen at a price of respecting American soldiers. Military ribbons bestow a tribute of honor.
Where would those politicians be without the protection and security our brave men and women deliver on the field? Imagine Washington full of politicians without an American military. They’d have no legs to stand on. An enemy country could invade without ever firing a shot. Politicians rely on the sanctity of the American military. Truly, they protect our freedoms with their very lives.
We all may differ when it comes to the political arena, but honoring those who protect our very liberty to be political should never be taken for granted. Sacrifice deserves a parade. Military ribbons and Military medals may be a humble means of thanks, but sometimes gratitude is the best tribute that can be paid. Be political second, but patriotic first. Honor your country by thanking a vet, even if it’s just a handshake and a thank-you. We all owe more than we can give. We cannot thank them enough.