Seeing the Bigger Picture
Some recent articles ("Idaho dairy producer battles U.S. military," "Valley Milk in Iraq?," "Dairyman wants to send milk to Middle East," "Idaho Dairymen Fights with U.S. Military")
on the local dairy industries connections to US militarism illustrates
the complex interrelations and interconnections of various forms of
privilege and oppression. (Read more...)
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As a vegan, you have made a choice to be one. My nephews have made a choice to be in the military for one very simple reason: the G.I. bill and the ability it gives a young person to get a higher education. One is going to school to be a Physicians assistant, maybe he will treat you or your family. Thanks to the military and the training it has given him.
My brother's chosen lifestyle and vocation should be of no concern of yours. I can find no reference as to him bashing the fact that you and others are vegan. That is your choice. Why do you have to push your beliefs on others? We do not tell you how to live your life, let us live ours. That is one of the freedoms given to us by the constitution and protected by the MILITARY of the United States.
In closing I would like you to remember the right you have to the freedom of speech and the right to Life, Liberty, and the persuit of happiness. If you love these rights, thank a vet or someone in the armed forces that CHOSE to be there.