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Brie, and followers. I promised I would write on my page, but I have not had time. I am sorry. I grew up believing the propaganda too. I enlisted and served in the US Navy for four years from 1985-1989, honorable discharge.I was a cook, "we" were not at war... Or so I thought. The disillusionment began before I was discharged. No VA benefits, No GI Bill. "You're not eligible." I found out that a person cannot sue the federal government for breach of contract. I was taught about the US government involvement in Central America during the time I was in. I learned about how evil George Bush, Sr was. I have always loved history, and the floodgates opened. So, even before I got out, I began protesting. We blocked munitions trains at Concord Naval Weapons Station. Until my friend got run over by a train... Intentionally. He lived, and became outspoken. My mind could not accept what I had witnessed. That they would actually try to kill us! Over the years, I learned a lot more atrocities inside these borders and worldwide. I know now that military personnel serve the government, not the people of the country. Without realistic service to the country, the same is true for Congress. In the last year I have been punished severely by the feds for speaking out. Democracy in the US is a fallacy. Sure I'm pissed, but I'm really just really sad.

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Beautiful

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