Folks aren't feeling the way they do because the u.s. doesn't do things the way Canada does.
For those who don't have any personal military connection but would like to see/read about the soldiers it keeps us keenly aware what a sacrifice they are making. I think of all the military personnel all over the world every day and say a silent thankyou when I do. When I see or hear about a fallen soldier on the news or front page of my paper I take a longer moment to think of not only him but his family as well and if I didn't have those reports in front of me like that I wouldn't know and be able to reflect and give thanks for their sacrifice.
No personal offence was given but due to the military we can express differences of opinion.
and unfortunately along with differences of opinion offence will be taken by some.. that too is part of the legacy the fallen have given all of us.
nobody's opinions/thoughts are right or wrong, nor should personal offence be taken.
I'm not offended in the least that your thoughts are different than mine.
My uncle is a WW2 veteran who was a plane mechanic stationed in England. While he proudly acknowledges the honours and accolades given on Nov.11 and other days during the year he keenly watches the news for military reports of our soldiers.
Amongst the Canadian veterans and military there are differences of opinion about how these things and many other military things should be handled..so amongst the general population there's bound to be the same...these discussions keep the subject pertinent and our focus on the fact that there are people giving their lives for us. Regardless of how their deaths are reported.
That is freedom of speech to me.
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