Trump booed at World Series

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(10-31-2019, 08:19 AM)fredtoast Wrote: Being brainwashed to submit to all authority and never question anything is a problem with the military. That is why we have incidents like the Mai Lai massacre.

I understand that type of mindless blind obedience is required for the military to function in war, but it does not translate well to civilian life.

I don't respect anyone who is embarrassing our country.  I love my country more than any person, position, or title.

Among the reasons I could never have been in the military is that I question leadership WAY too much.  Knowing many people who did and who currently serve I get why they want unquestioning robots to follow orders during times of battle and war but for me it ends when I see things that need questioned outside of following battle plans.



Your reference to the Mai Lai Massacre is a good example.  That guy was destroyed by the military (and many elected officials) during his life for doing the right thing by not following orders.

I can only wonder how many other times this could have happened.