They thank members of the armed forces (soldiers, sailors, aviators etc.) for their service and most people extend these for the police force as well.

[–] Cevilia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Why? (For both parts of that statement)

[–] Belgdore@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because they have theoretically dangerous jobs, that Americans indoctrination teaches are necessary for the American way of life.

[–] altima_neo@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 year ago

It's so stupid too. It's not like they were drafted. They signed up for it willingly. They're being compensated for it too, so it's not like they're volunteers either.

[–] SufniDroid@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Because soldiers serve the country they are a citizen of.

[–] JossyBop@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

That's still fucking weird.