If you enjoy the freedom to post rambilng goofiness on a place like OKCTalk,

Thank a vet.

If you enjoy the freedom to argue conservative versus liberal,

Thank a vet.

If you enjoy the ability to walk down your favorite street with your family in peace,

Thank a vet.

If you enjoy the freedom to visit your place of worship on a regular basis,

Thank a vet.

If you enjoy the ability to read the newspaper of your choice, to watch the TV of your choice, to speak to the person of your choice,

Thank a vet.

If you enjoy the ability to cast a vote in search of ensuring your future,

Thank a vet.

If you enjoy today,

Thank a vet for all their yesterdays.

"O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife.
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness
And every gain divine!"

-- America the Beautiful

Or, to put it another way...


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