I live in Vermont, one of the states mentioned. It’s true that some young men and women join the military for economic opportunity. It’s also true that Vermont has a very long history of citizen’s service.
I live in a very small town and there are flags flying everywhere. In the neighboring village (left-leaning, I might add) there is a flag flying on nearly every house on Main Street. Our local newspaper has a weekly section listing names and addresses of every Vermonter currently serving. Local businesses that are able, give generous discounts to military members and their spouses.
There are a zillion veteran’s license plates around here. My car has a bumper sticker that reads “It’s never too late to thank a Vietnam Vet” even though I protested that war.
Lots of history buffs around these parts so I’ve seen a good many Vermont Civil War uniforms, diaries and old field desks.
Patriotism is everywhere in this country, from the Marines who ride their motorcycles in Laconia, New Hampshire, to the school children filling boxes for soldiers here in Vermont. There are women’s auxiliaries, coin drops for the DAV, volunteers helping homeless vets, and more.
It’s sometimes difficult to see all the good around us after a daily, mind-numbing onslaught of Donald Trump spitting on America.
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