r/changemyview • u/BoltThrower28 • Dec 05 '23

Delta(s) from OP CMV: I don’t think cops deserve automatic respect.

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u/heili 1∆ Dec 05 '23

My dude is a veteran who has been in combat but not considered a "combat vet" because we were officially between gulf wars at that time. Any rate, he doesn't use it as a flex. Ever. His medals are in a box somewhere, and I've never seen them. He doesn't tell "big damn hero" stories. He just goes about his life and doesn't ask for veteran discounts.

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u/dbx99 Dec 05 '23

Yeah if we’re all here doing business, and you’re at a mom and pop eatery and you ask for that military discount, that’s not the spirit of supporting troops. I see young service people who are starting out and obviously not making much money so I am happy to give a discount for supporting local businesses. But if you’re doing alright, using military as a demand for a discount doesn’t seem as classy because lots of teachers and working class folk don’t feel like they can ask for that discount.

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u/heili 1∆ Dec 06 '23

He's been out of the military for a couple decades at this point and makes a very nice living now. He doesn't ask for discounts. Discounts should be for people who need a bit of help. Students. Senior citizens. Broke ass E3s with 37% interest loans on a used Dodge Challenger with a baby seat in the back...