and still they/ we should salute the soldiers etc far more than we diefy athletes, politicians, actors, AI participants etc
Then do it. Set up a non-profit to honor soldiers by throwing them parades and events in major cities. You obviously feel strongly about this, and I agree that it is a severe issue in our society, so what is stopping you from stepping in and making a difference? There are several good stories to be told from soldiers, firefighters and police officers and all that is ever heard is bad, if anything. It would do a hell of a lot more good to go do something about that than to get mad about the status quo of people worshiping entertainers. Try and change the status quo.
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