Thoughts on the Election? Thank a Veteran

Some people hate choices, so much so that they would prefer if choices were made for them.

Other people love choices so much that they lose sight of the dueling realities at competition with one another.

Most view elections as a privilege, but there are some who are still disgruntled, either about the results, the process, or just that they feel their vote doesn’t matter.

We can understand the frustrations, but to those people, we would say: remember the sacrifices made for you to even have these conundrums.

Our great military ensures our protection, the preservation of our legacy, and the maintenance of our ideals, and the men and women in the Armed Forces deserve, if not, require, our utmost respect for providing such a service.

It’s often a form of service not taken lightly, or without a personal mission, but the end recipient is the same regardless: the average citizen.
Unfortunately, the war doesn’t end when Veterans are discharged, and we see that as a regular point of conversation among our local elected officials. Mental illness, PTSD, physical disabilities, homelessness, insolvency. These are just some of the problems that plague many who deserve them the least, all while our country and state prioritize them last.

It’s a backwards society in this regard, and we’re glad we have the ability to vote to hopefully institute those necessary changes.
But it all starts with a creed, a mandate, and a lot of strength, and without those who possess those qualities, we wouldn’t have the difficulty of making choices every November.

The Messenger thanks all of our great Veterans for their services, sacrifices, and presences in our communities, and we wish all a Happy Veterans Day.