Merely making a statement of fact...
So, "As opposed to..." is a nonsensical response...IMHO...
Why not respond with a counter argument or point-of-view?
Tell me about the bravery of the millions of non-military or non-LEO American civilian patriots who:
Just to mention a very few minor possibilities...
“Why not respond with a counter argument or point-of-view?”
Sure. Here’s another point of view. Making lists of things you condemn other for not doing, when you are not doing them yourself, makes you a hypocrite. How’s that for a point of view?