On a national level

Today is Veterans Day.

I was debating whether or not I was going to acknowledge it, but I've decided that I should.

I am, though I was not always, a patriotic American.

My patriotism might not lead me to agree with the present administration, or with a lot of what some prominent individuals say, but I do love my country and what it was founded on.

I respect the sacrifice of every veteran and every soldier, even if I don't necessarily agree with the war they fought in. They fought, they died or they survived, all for their country.

My salutes to you, members of the armed forces.