It struck me that such analyses had it backward. It’s the American public for whom the Iraq War is often no more real than a video game. Five years into this war, I am not always confident most Americans fully appreciate the caliber of the people fighting for them, the sacrifices they have made, and the sacrifices they continue to make. After the Vietnam War ended, the onus of shame largely fell on the veterans. This time around, if shame is to be had when the Iraq conflict ends - and all indications are there will be plenty of it - the veterans are the last people in America to deserve it. When it comes to apportioning shame my vote goes to the American people who sent them to war in a surge of emotion but quickly lost the will to either win it or end it. The young troops I profiled in Generation Kill, as well as the other men and women in uniform I’ve encountered in combat zones throughout Iraq and Afghanistan, are among the finest people of their generation. We misuse them at our own peril. Evan Wright
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At some point or another, all of us have felt ashamed or embarrassed by another person. There are two ways to handle this situation. One is to laugh off the awkward situation and move on, pretending that you did nothing wrong. However, if your pride is hurt, it is possible to turn the tables and embarrass the other person in a way that shows them that they have just been made fun of.

This will help you regain control over the situation and show that you were not the one who embarrassed them. This funny quote also talks about how we can sometimes be wrong and it is important to realize this and learn from our mistakes.

Source: Generation Kill: Devil Dogs, Iceman, Captain America, And The New Face Of American War

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