Saigon
Gold Member
I respect soldiers.
I respect the work they do, I respect the risks they take, I respect the commitment they make to serve the country.
But particularly in the US, there seems to be a culture in which soldiers are treated with a reverance denied other professions. I don't remember the last time I heard anyone talk about honoring nurses, teachers or the police; and that they also do extraordinary work in often appalling conditions and for limited salaries. Certainly nurses do not risk their life quite as often or as obviously as soldiers, but they still play a role in society I suggest few of us would want.
I can't help wondering if there is something deep within American culture that suggests that the field of battle is more important to America than education or healthcare - and with obvious results.
Would our world be a better place if we showed more respect for people like teachers and medical staff?
I respect the work they do, I respect the risks they take, I respect the commitment they make to serve the country.
But particularly in the US, there seems to be a culture in which soldiers are treated with a reverance denied other professions. I don't remember the last time I heard anyone talk about honoring nurses, teachers or the police; and that they also do extraordinary work in often appalling conditions and for limited salaries. Certainly nurses do not risk their life quite as often or as obviously as soldiers, but they still play a role in society I suggest few of us would want.
I can't help wondering if there is something deep within American culture that suggests that the field of battle is more important to America than education or healthcare - and with obvious results.
Would our world be a better place if we showed more respect for people like teachers and medical staff?