I think a Marine that went to Iraq should be allowed to have a beer, because of what you've seen!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker argues that a Marine who served in Iraq should be allowed to have a beer because of their experiences.
- In plain terms
- A Marine who served in Iraq deserves a beer for what they've seen.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize service with simple comforts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small gestures meaning veterans?
- How should society honor service?
Another view
The statement reduces complex trauma to a simple reward.
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