Ann,
You have totally destroyed my life. Thank you. I am a reserve soldier in [state redacted], and a member of the intelligence community. I knew deep down in Iraq in 2004-2005 (I was a semi-practicing Baptist) that something was terribly wrong with America. Hell, I knew it when I was in college in the 90s, but it became starkly obvious that we were headed for economic collapse. To clarify, I was handpicked by my commander to join the Warrant Officer Corps this past summer. Through reading and reflecting on what you have written I have decided to leave the army that I have loved and served in for 13 years. Perhaps I am not as brave as you are because I have chosen to wait out the next three years of my contract, then find something else to do. My story is a long an convoluted one and I won’t bore you with all the details, but for me this decision has been especially harsh. I am a second generation Cavalry Scout, my father and I both served with the 1st of the 7th US Cavalry; he fought in the Philippines in WWII and I served in Iraq. If you could see my last half dozen NCOER’s you’d probably think that my evaluators thought I could walk on water. I loved the army, and still do to a certain extent, but I can no longer wear the uniform knowing that I am lending my skills to this government which directly attacks the Constitution that I swore to uphold. I told one of my friends recently that my ‘problem’ was that I was giving the regime legitimacy every time I put the uniform on.
Ann did not destroy your life ( military ) life the truth destroyed it. I an 100% disabled, and there to is an extensive long history of military service in my family also. So don’t blame Ann for you learning the truth. I to opened my eyes long before reading Ann’s. Blogs. The Truth Hurts when you learn it.