Respecting Soldiers?

Question

Why is it that people don't stop and tell a soldier hello, or how you doing. I think there should be a law that criminalizes these actions if you don't. soldiers risk their lives each and everyday for you. what do you think

How hard is it to stop and tell a soldier thank you, thanks for serving. I was a soldier at one time Landed in Kuwait in Jan. and entered Iraq on march 3 shot on july 14. I dont ask for anything. But I ask for other soldiers. How hard is it to help one hour each week at your local veterans hosp or home. or donate one dollars to the old soldiers home. or to tell your kids one good thing about the army, marine corp, airfoce, nacy, coast guard.

it wouldnt be stupid. we need to get stupid laws off the books so ones like this one has room and space for the prisoner

they dont expect it, I never did when I was in uniform. How much would it hurt to do it . something very simple

Answer 1

My friend, I live in LA and was a soldier myself, a war vet two times over.

But the truth is, except those traveling from base to base or from base to home, most soldiers don't ware their uniforms out in public. If they're home they wear their skivvies. Truthfully, many people wouldn't even know they were soldiers to thank them.

But I've traveled a lot and see soldiers in uniforms all the time at commercial airports and a lot of these men and women do get approached, do get thanked. Whenever I see a fellow grunt I'll go up to him or her and talk to him or her.

Answer 2

I don't intrude upon others, unless they show they are open and willing to do so, either through eye contact or some other form of communication.

Criminalizing a person who didn't communicate with a military person would be a giant waste of money and prison space. Should that really be an offense? Plus, could it really be enforced? There are numerous dumb laws on state statute books around the country. Do we really need to add another one?

Answer 3

I believe in thanking anyone that risks their lives to protect and serve military, firefighters, police, and even healthcare workers. You can't force people to say thank you. What would be the point? If someone says it and doesn't mean it. It only sullies everything anyone before had said. If it was a law it would mean less than nothing. Instead I think we as a nation should teach our children some manners. Thanks should come from the heart not the law book. BTW thank you very much

Answer 4

Get off of your high horse. Soldiers are not the only ones that risk their lives everyday. (I've served my country, and risked my life.) Real military personnel do not need recognition like that. If you chose a profession, and it's dangerous, don't make me pay for your choice. I highly respect all in uniform, but I don't know any that are wearing their uniform for the sole purpose of getting a hey, how ya doing, from the average citizen.

Answer 5

Because the press and the television today make out the Military to be the bad guys. They are the ones who are wrong, they are the ones killing people. How soon they forget. At this rate, the terrorists will win because of the media. We will have another attack and it will make Sept. 11th look like child's play. They will use a nuclear weapon and kill millions. I hope then the press and weak minded in this country are satisfied. It then will be too late.

Answer 6

I also respect the sacrifice the military make every day even though the war is stupid. And I would have stood up and clapped in the Atlanta airport even though the war is stupid.

But it's also stupid to have a law that micromanages people by telling them who they have to say "hello" to.

Answer 7

My husband had a very good experience in the Atlanta airport when he came home for 2 weeks R&R. He walked into the bar area to have his first drink in 6 months and he said EVERYONE stood up and started clapping. People even prepaid a tab for him. He said it made him feel embarrassed. But he felt good. His layover was for several hours and everyone kept coming over to him and saying thanks. He said it was weird but in a good way. So thank you Atlanta!!!!!

Answer 8

I absolutely respect our troops, no matter how I feel about the war. Feel free to check out my 360- blog and photos.

But I don't usually speak to strangers, unless, as an earlier poster said, they seem to want to be approached. ie, eye contact or something.

Thank you for serving.

Answer 9

first off thank you for seving. i to was in the army served in combat i dont expect pepole to walk up to me and kiss my a**
but you are right a simple thank you would be nice.
at least we had the balls to sign up

Answer 10

I respect the military. And, I am friendly to everyone...no exceptions.