Originally Posted by
David A. Rowe
I'm trying to do both at once, Rip. Psychologically and emotionally I still feel bestride of both worlds since I'm only two years in. Obligatory reminder I've never tried to be a shitheel about this. I'm trying to throw all the water in my little bucket on the fire.
For what it's worth, I believe I get just a furious as you do about all of this. Wrath is defined as the anger against injustice of the highest order. The types of people in this community, the community I served with downrange, and in law enforcement... there's a down selection that happens. You get an inordinate amount of good people who want to do right despite the bad or outright evil ones.
It's daunting and a little bit heartbreaking to see divides between those people across imaginary lines. I know not everyone can get along, but if I can work the rest of my life towards drawing those good people together across those lines, working to right the wrongs might be doable. All three communities have been turning insular in the face of what they've each dealt with. After having done it myself, I'm just trying to help others keep away from suffering the same.
Maybe I'm tilting at windmills, but I currently see no greater purpose for my life besides this and taking care of my family.