I don't know what I am supposed to take from that, really. I have no military experience myself so for me all I can do is shrug - and refer that one to squaddies like the old NFO for interpretation.
As an outsider looking in I have seen that war seems to make some people better and stronger while it cuts others off at the ankles and leaves them weak and pathetic.
Regardless I truly believe those wars had to be fought.
I don't know what I am supposed to take from that, really. I have no military experience myself so for me all I can do is shrug - and refer that one to squaddies like the old NFO for interpretation.
ReplyDeleteAs an outsider looking in I have seen that war seems to make some people better and stronger while it cuts others off at the ankles and leaves them weak and pathetic.
Regardless I truly believe those wars had to be fought.
Heartbreaking. That poor man. It didn't have to be that way.
ReplyDeleteWow.
ReplyDeleteI know the path he just stepped off.
I've had the gun in my mouth more than once.
Sometimes death is a relief.
Rest easy, Soldier.
Angus, I'm glad you stepped off that path.
ReplyDeleteThe "mercy killing " part hit a bit too close to home. I've glanced down that path on occasion.
ReplyDeleteIn a just universe he's in a better place now.
Too bad I have no faith that the universe is just, but for his sake I hope so...
I, too, am glad you stepped off that path Angus and I hope with every fiber of my being you never step back on it.
ReplyDelete"Regardless I truly believe those wars had to be fought."
ReplyDeleteYeah, we are so much more 'free' and better off now that we invaded Iraq, a country with our favorite dictator until he went rogue one too many times.
What a stupid a-- comment!