[Semper Mark]

How many Americans do you know that have gone through
what this Marine has gone through?

This man has EARNED the right to say what he is thinking
and to question his patriotism is outrageous.

[SumProVita]

“How many Americans do you know that have gone through
what this Marine has gone through?”

I don’t know what you’ve gone through but my husband and I have lost many good friends who died serving this nation. This military wife was not questioning your patriotism but rather your pessimism.

;-/

[Alia]

It isn't necessary to refer to the poster as having "been a marine and thereby earning the right to speak his piece".

A. This is America, military and non-military alike speak their piece.

B. Are you suggesting that because the gent is former military that no one may disagree with his assertion?