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I don't usually come in to post, as I can't stand drama... However, as Gerbalfarm stated, this is Flattery in it's finest. I personally do not proclaim to be any member of any military, militia or police force, nor will I ever. Having grown up in the military, and having lost several family friends to the opposition, I have been raised with a serious respect and admiration for the forces, in any facet they exist in.
But this is a game that reflects the military. And we choose to play it in a simulated environment. Thus the term MilSim, as far as I can see. We put on camoflage that is in use by a variety of different military forces, police forces, and militia. We use guns that are in use by the same, and are sometimes identical down to the logos on the body. Some of us also like to take not only the peripheral aspect into the field, but the mental and structural aspect. I see these as all real and personal property of the same item.
Personally for me, over the last while, being immersed in the SIMULATION of a military op, has helped me build self confidence and self worth. Being included in something with structure and order that doesn't exist in the same facet in civilian life... If even for a weekend, has been a fantastic experience for me. And I wonder... Why someone would call that a bad thing.
I have never earned any MILITARY INSIGNIA. Ever. And I likely never will... Because i'm not in the military. But it's pretty easy to buy.
Again. I have never, and will never tell someone that I belong to something I do not, just to look cool. I will, however, tell someone that I belong to a group of outstanding individuals with deep and strong core values, that care greatly about the sport we all partake in, and want to see it succeed.
This has been far too long, and will likely be passed over for smaller posts, but I feel I've gotten out what I have to say. It is only intended to share my view, and not to cause aggrivation or offence in any readers. Thanks for reading.
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