I don't look at it as thanking them for these things, but rather the fact that we're all doing those things with our tax dollars and they're the ones getting shot at because of it in my place. To a large extent if you live in the US and reap the benefits of American dominance you're just as guilty. Obviously the problem is - where else do you go? It makes infinitely more sense to stay and vote for a better world. Not blame the working class people the bad voters have abused.
It's not fair to blame the soldiers and act as if the people who gave the leaders their power are innocent.
Not even where, if one wanted. Without means, it's a trap.
Reading through the comments I think maybe countries with free healthcare and education dont have a lot of room to weigh in on this.
I am not saying respect the troops or anything. But goddamn.
Edit: if you are down voting then at least give a reason to entirely alienate all the people who are actually trained to fight.
I wanted to post this video, the words and images are compelling. And yes, I know about issues with Kennedy, etc. It's not the point.
Tw: images and sounds of war