Originally Posted by George Orwell
"Those who 'abjure' violence can do so only because others are committing violence on their behalf."
Even though I fall into the category, whenever I am out eating and see another veteran nearby, I always pick up his/her tab. Because even though I served as well, others made it possible for me to serve. The next time you're out and you see a veteran: buy them a drink, pick up their dinner tab, and/or shake their hand and say thanks. Regardless of the politics involved, service to this county involves many unseen sacrifices from the lives of our young men and women that serve it. Whether or not you agree with the policy does not diminish their sacrifice.
So to all my uniformed brothers and sisters: Semper Fidelis, Semper Paratus, Semper Fortis!