Today is Veterans Day and if you're not doing anything really important, thank a veteran. Most really don't need it. After all, they know what they've done. But a little appreciation never is underappreciated, as The Hound's mother used to point out.
You may not buy into the current mantra that troops in Iraq and Afghanistan are there protecting our freedoms, but back in 2003 quite a few of you were four-square behind the effort to invade Iraq. Those were mainly the folks who didn't have sons and daughters in harm's way or heading to a war zone.
After all, Iraq and Afghanistan are half a world away and a minority of Americans have been effected by the conflicts. Mainly those serving and their loved ones.
But that's the lot of those in the military. Usually not appreciated until they save your butt and even after they muster out.
So show a little appreciation today and if one happens to be on a nearby bar stool, buy them a round. And offer a toast to absent friends. The Hound will.
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