Spot on, and I would add this: The military is, sadly, a necessity. It -- and the men and women of all races and beliefs -- are to be appreciated for the dangerous service they provide. But that is different from *celebrating* the military and its members. We should be grateful for those who serve, but reserve celebrating for the times in which we don't need to call on them to risk their lives. Importantly, we shouldn't be publicly flexing our military might, which should only be deployed when absolutely necessary.
Spot on, and I would add this: The military is, sadly, a necessity. It -- and the men and women of all races and beliefs -- are to be appreciated for the dangerous service they provide. But that is different from *celebrating* the military and its members. We should be grateful for those who serve, but reserve celebrating for the times in which we don't need to call on them to risk their lives. Importantly, we shouldn't be publicly flexing our military might, which should only be deployed when absolutely necessary.