I was born in 1970, so I’m “Generation X”.
I get it. Most of my fellows Gen X’ers get it.
Of course, I’ve got some who love the whole Che, anti-capitalism BS.
I served my country in the Navy, and then served my community as a volunteer firefighter for about 5 years.
Had to quit both due to lung problems that have me a disabled veteran, service connected. Honestly, surprised I lasted as long as I did as a firefighter.
Either way, I get it. I’ve seen enough, and done enough to know that I don’t know enough. I also can imagine quite a bit of the rest of it.
I’m just glad that the hippies of the 60’s created the youth of the 70’s/80’s, who rebelled against the drug culture of the 60’s folks. It’s cyclical, with each generation rebelling against their parents. That’s what Gen Y/millennials really are, rebelling against the beliefs of their parents (Gen X).
Do you think that serving in the military shaped your attitudes about your patriotism or did your patriotism lead you to military service?
And thank you for that service.