Something about bases

Maybe is is subconscious. Or maybe it is just pleasant to hear,a me a nice reminder of what tradition, and consistency is. Whatever it is, there is something about being on a military base at important hours of the day. Such as 5pm, or 7:30am. Wen the whole base stops to say hello to the day and good bye in the evening. How is this done, with a call that rings out. Is fairly normal practice on military installations. It's just as the pledge of alliance is (excuse me- WAS used) in schools growing up. It is a brief moment in the day where everyone stops and reflects, if only for a few moments, on what a great country we live in, and in the case of a military base, what it stands for' and what each person is contributing too. 

I know everyone goes through phases of life, where you are influenced by parents then friends, and then you make your own choices. Then things happen in life to you, or those around you, that change your view, change what you think is right and wrong. Honestly I think this happens to everyone, even the most conservative or most liberal thinking people out there. 

I have always found myself closer to the middle, politically, then most. For whatever reasons this is, I am so thankful for.

I am sad though, that there seems to be a disconnect that has happened, a great divide if you may, between disagreement of politics and the support for one another and this country. The respect and the support for the military, their families and the freedom that they work for. Enough respect and support should be given to at least view them in good light. Yet there are many that flat out categorize military personal as a politically affiliation, and then judge based on this assumption. 

This is not the case in the slightest. You I will have differing views anywhere. Yet as a whole, unless you are military, or have a direct tie to it, it seems most people don't want it around. I guess I am ranting a bit. And I promise you it is it in no way a reflection of my treatment, or a need for respect. ( I'd just tell you if that was the case). It's more of a wonderment about where we are going as a country. I respect liberal view points, and like I said earlier, find myself in the middle politically the majority of the time, and maybe I am simple tout looking in the right places. However, I don't see the respect for the conservative side of the country. Not agreeance, but respect. Respect for what we have done as. A country, with our liberal and conservative parts. Without both, we would not be where we are. It seems as though we are now making conservative and liberal a black and white conversation, a right and wrong divide.  And with that, dividing things that should be very much shared and in the middle. The pledge of allegiance, support of our troops, of the families that give as much up too. 

Maybe I am asking too much, but I feel like I have a few defining principles that I act upon in life, and to me, seem very normally and needed as a person. But I feel like they are needed as a community and a country. 

1. Treat others how you would like to be treated - you don't have to agree with me, you don't have to baby me, but respect me, listen to me, have patience with me, and do not discredit me to others.

 

2.Be kind - for you never know who is fighting a harder battle. 

3. There is a good reason our grandparents said to never talk about sex, money, or politics - you can have differing opinions on any or all of these subjects yet have a wonderful friend and support system, bringing these topics in just creates arguments and divides between people that may become the most valuable to you. 

4.Stand up for what you believe. - there is a difference between treating others the way you want to be treated, being walked all over, and speaking up. IE- religious war, these people are speaking up and standing up for what they believe in. While I, in no way shape or form, believe what they are doing is right, or that is is grounded in any bit of godly blessings; I do admire the example of true dedication and commitment to something. They walk the walk. We are Americans, yet we are some of the most hated people in other countries,and we are quarreling amongst ourselves. Not that this does not happen in other countries, but what keeps us from coming together as Americans and acting that way to one another.... No wonder other countries typically do not like Americans. Why would they want to like a group of people that can not be kind to one another. That can not be respectfully supportive of one another. 

Ok, all this is enough. I promise I am not agree at the world, or America. I promise that I am doing fine and am actually quiet happy. I just started thinking after the morning call, since I happened to be on post/base this morning when it sounded. 

I'm going to be a bad blogger, and not proof this entry before I post. And I know it's a bit of a rant. Lets just me kind to one another. Be a supportive American, say thank you to everyone that helps you or supports you, military or not. Liberal or Conservative. And stand up for America, set a good example of what that means. Seriously, that is not that difficult. There are much harder battles out there to be had then being kind and supportive to one another - but I think this is one of the most important and simplest. - it's only difficult because it involves so many people, make it contagious - that's the easiest way to win as a country.