E60: Separate Soldier from Politics - A Memorial Day Reflection
Host Edgar Mills reflects on Memorial Day, urging listeners to honor and thank individual service members while separating their sacrifice from the political decisions that send them to war.
He discusses the dangers of partisan social media, recalls lessons from wars like Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and shares recruiting statistics and reasons people join the military.
The episode closes with a call to support veterans and local charity efforts, information about upcoming events, and a plea for compassion and thoughtful patriotism.
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