As a daughter of a United States Marine, I have a real-life perspective on veterans. I have deep respect for my father, and all veterans who have put their lives on the line for America. My heart really goes out to those soldiers fighting this very moment. My brother-in-law has an old high school friend that went into the National Guard. While this friend was away he encountered a form of great disrespect. The man was spit on by a former U.S citizen while wearing his uniform. The citizen’s excuse was he was against fighting for our country.
My vision for America is to stop this disrespect. Not just disrespect to veterans and former soldiers, but elders as well. I want people to understand what they have and where they are because of these brave heroes fighting for our country. I fear this question when I ask myself “Where would we be without our veterans?” Due to our past veterans and present soldiers, we are able to walk to school, ride our bikes down the back roads, and most importantly walk our home soil without the fear of being attacked. Our Amendments play a crucial part to our freedom, but without brave heroes, such as our veterans, to protect our every right as Americans, we would have nothing.
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Whether you know a veteran or not, they have impacted America in many positive ways. I know that I should stop and think about this more than I do, but I feel that Americans take their freedom for granted in most cases. I often stop and think about all of the things that are possible because of my freedom. My freedom allows me to wed a husband of my choice and someday have a family. I am able to go to college to pursue the career of my choice and interest. These men and women are the source to our endless