Monday, January 19, 2015

Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed by a sniper. He set himself up to carry out that one single shot.

My uncle killed by sniper in WW2. (click here) We were taught snipers were cowards. Will shoot u in the back. Snipers aren't heroes. And invaders r worse.

And who needs this? Arizona. Men in opposition of the rent owed the American people were preparing to kill government employees. 

War and it's elements should never be celebrated. Memorial Day, Veteran's Day are solemn events. I realize the commercial aspect of 'a day off from work' can bring about a necessary day of relaxation, but, in all honesty to reflect on the brevity of these holidays is important.

The movies that cause focus on the elements of war can be a populous event. But, in all honesty, films like The American Sniper, The Hurt Locker and even the all popular and adrenalin pumping Top Gun glamorizes killing. 

War in defense of our country is important, but, it should not be glamorized. The USA military is also running into problems with the authors within it's ranks. There is a positive feedback loop whereby a person can use their experience to sell a book and hope for a movie contract. That is not a reason to become a USA soldier.