Does America Really Respect Its Military Men and Women?
 

Does America Really Respect Its Military Men and Women?
By: MICHAEL DESCH - Founding Director of the Notre Dame International Security Center
RE: http://bigthink.com/videos/michael-d...-men-and-women

Why might America's respect for its military be a mile wide but less than an inch thick? Less than one half of one percent of its population serves, making civilians more cavalier about when and where to deploy its military, says Michael Desch, professor of political science and founding director of the Notre Dame International Security Center.

When supporting our troops translates to flyovers at NFL games and skydiving events at NASCAR races, we fail to confront the sacrifice we actually make of the military men and women sent into harm's way. Truly respecting our troops, and having confidence in their ability, means caring more about when and where they're deployed.

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