Regarding the disconnect between the military and civilians

ANGRYCivilian · Post by **ANGRYCivilian** » September 9th, 2008, 1:02 pm

Rock Island Ranger wrote: Seems most of us have the same malady. No friends outside the circle of soldiers we found worthwhile, and at best a casual disdain for those in the civilian world. At worst, we demonstrate open hostility, and extreme malice. Its a tough juggling act staying out of jail sometimes.

Here I thought there was something wrong with me.

Rangeratlarge · Post by **Rangeratlarge** » September 9th, 2008, 7:43 pm

Silverback wrote: Brother,
I truly have "No friends" outside of the people I have encountered throughout my career. I am not interested in mixing with civilians simply because they have done nothing and have no stories to hold my interest. I am not better than them...I am merely "Different".

This is why many of us gravitate to this site!!! Thank you admin[s] for this place of gathering!!!

BruteForce · Post by **BruteForce** » September 9th, 2008, 7:56 pm

Rangeratlarge wrote:
Silverback wrote: Brother,
I truly have "No friends" outside of the people I have encountered throughout my career. I am not interested in mixing with civilians simply because they have done nothing and have no stories to hold my interest. I am not better than them...I am merely "Different".
This is why many of us gravitate to this site!!! Thank you admin[s] for this place of gathering!!!

X2!

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » September 10th, 2008, 6:49 am

I fully agree that we are "different" than most civilians. (I think many LEOs and Fire Fighters share some common characteristics with us.) But I am by nature a judgemental person and I do believe that those who serve are indedd "better men." And I don't care if I'm wrong, I still believe it and always will.

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » September 10th, 2008, 7:01 am

Jim wrote:
Rock Island Ranger wrote:
Silverback wrote: Brother,
I truly have "No friends" outside of the people I have encountered throughout my career. I am not interested in mixing with civilians simply because they have done nothing and have no stories to hold my interest. I am not better than them...I am merely "Different".
Seems most of us have the same malady. No friends outside the circle of soldiers we found worthwhile, and at best a casual disdain for those in the civilian world. At worst, we demonstrate open hostility, and extreme malice. Its a tough juggling act staying out of jail sometimes.
Amen, brother!

Yeah I agree. I don't care too much for civilians. Although I do have some friends that think they are my friend the reality is that they are just acquaintances.