On Being an Army Wife: "Honey-Glazed Propaganda"

Sometimes it's hard to be struck in the forehead by someone who has an obvious disdain for your point of view. In my last article, I wrote of my personal experiences as a new Army wife. Not two days after it was published I was given harsh feedback about my article in which this person opened with, "What a load of honey-glazed propaganda," (What It Means To Be An Army Wife, article comment) as if I was out to change the minds of millions of people. While anyone should respect the opinion of another person, it is hardly acceptable to sit back and let someone make a mockery of the life you lead. It seems, from this one incident, that bridges are being burned.

While I understand that everyone has a view in regards to this war and the people involved, one thing should always remain clear. People put their lives on the line for others everyday whether it be a police officer, a firefighter, or a soldier, in any country around the world. We all need these people whether anyone would like to admit it or not. Countries and people all over the world are saved on a daily basis by these people who so selflessly contribute the ultimate sacrifice, their lives. I don't believe that there is one person out there who can honestly say that we would all be better off if these people didn't exist. So, saying, " In other words it means allowing those you love to callously put their lives in danger without asking questions," (What It Means To Be An Army Wife, article comment) makes it out to be some cruel act to support an American soldier in their quest to serve our country.