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A Culture That Doesn’t Care and Should. What We Can Do.

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I have noticed in recent months the increasing popularity of a ‘zero damns’ attitude in American society. While I get that it can be kind of funny to portray this attitude and persona, I don’t find it productive or beneficial to our community. I personally care a ton. Veteran suicide is at an all-time high: 22 veterans a day, and those are the just ones the VA is tracking.

The actual number is probably much higher. During these times, we need our community to rally together instead of not giving a crap about each other. Transitioning out of the military is difficult. There is more to it than getting a job, and those of us who have navigated those waters understand that.

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  • Antonio A

    Outstanding, very much needed and right on. Thank you! SEMPER FI

  • allwet

    Excellent piece Nick. The rest of you, could probably spare a round or so, roger?

  • dboi73

    Hear, hear mate. Well written.

  • infinitycactus

    Waterborne Bam!  Turns out, we can't agree to disagree. I wish that were different. A few of my best friends are teachers, professors and educators. They are among the most over-worked, under-paid and under-appreciated people I know. I never attended the school that taught "patriotism as treason; or worse: treason as patriotism." I'm sorry you did. I'll take my chances with my favorite scholars, for now.  I hope our respective "schools of thought" may find some common ground, sooner than later. Until then- may God bless you and yours.

  • Waterborne

    Correction: Sami al arian was employed by USF, not UF... sorry http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/5-years-later-usf-professor-sami-al-arians-terrorism-case-in-limbo/2179950