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That was my first mental picture when I read this post. If Trump leaves out the military hardware, this kind of parade would be a good thing. We need to honor our military. God knows in 8 years of Obama, there wasn't any.
Why not, its healthy IMO. Plus it'll drive the bed wetters nuts.
We're honored every day by every day Americans proud of what we do. We don't need a national spectacle to validate our importance to the country.
We're already involved with local communities on the 4th participating in parades and other events. Turning it into "mandatory fun" will kill morale and defeat the purpose of community relations with the military. Not to mention it smacks of the dog and pony shows put on by Russia, China and the Norks.
No, you probably don't and I think I see your point But kids nowadays are being taught that military service is something to be ashamed of. I just think we need to do something to counter that BS.
I remember watching my uncle march in local parades as a kid. He was a local National Guardsman marching in a local parade as it should be.
@Applewood I agree 100% We live in a small town and we have a July 4th parade every year, and it is a mazing to see the kids salute the veterans and the active duty. They see themselves as the next generation in a long line.
We are in interesting times now, we weren't dealing with global islamic militants back then.
A little show of national readiness sends an important message. And I don't think that message is that I need to worry about a military coup in America.
Quite frankly, I doubt very much our military could be as proficient in the march/parade choreographic style....unless in involved "moonwalking".
Self licking ice cream cone.
Thankfully they still teach us how to march...in a straight line too
He really needs a uniform too. Something with a whole lot of salad on the chest and maybe some aiguillettes (gold of course). And a snazzy hat, that's a must.
@Applewood I agree. And quite honestly as much as I don't want to see it have to come back...the draft was responsible for a lot more people appreciating the sacrifice of being in the military. Yeah there were and always will be the people that do a couple years and get out and spend the rest of their lives cursing the Military...but IMHO by and large the majority of those that got drafted and served and came home weren't ashamed of their service and defended the military against the people that hate us.Going to an all volunteer force...while making us more professional because we filled the ranks with people who (for the most part) wanted to be in uniform and make it a career...had the downside of allowing about 3 generations now to not know what it means to put on the uniform of your country and defend it's citizens.A lot of the solution starts at home...and how we fix that I'm not sure.
[/b]Well, I think most of us either served or had someone in the family who served. In my case, Dad and his brothers served in WW II. In those days it was highly unusual not to have served and the military took anyone and everyone. For example, Dad had a friend who lost an eye. Didn't matter. The Army took him.This younger generation today is more likely to not have anyone who served or even remotely know anyone who served. So the likelihood of them learning respect for military service from family members is slim to none.
In WWII the entire population was invested in the war. My great grandmother said that everybody in town made sure their victory garden was planted where the neighbors could see them.
