Dave - 10yr vet here who also loves his country, but not to the point of ignoring all the wrongs in this country. The 'unrealistic salaries' (for a lifetime of sacrifice and training and getting your brains scrambled on a weekly basis) can't buy then the dignity and respect accorded to you simply by being born White. And let's not even talk about equal protection under the criminal justice system which includes the hugely disproportionate killing of unarmed Blacks by (in many cases) blatantly racist cops.

As a teacher, you should know that this country was built on the right to PEACEFUL PROTEST. So, sounds like it's okay for you but not for 'ColinK' and his 'sheep' who feel (as I do) that they have a legitimate grievance and choose to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed right to express it. They have all said repeatedly that their protest in no way reflects any disrespect or non-love for their country but is their way of bringing attention to a problem that is VERY REAL for Blacks in this country. But having lived your entire 60+ years under the blanket of 'White Priviledge', I guess you wouldn't know that. Try living in the other guy's shoes once in a while. And please, stop blaming everything on the 'liberal media'. I suppose that includes all media except Fox News. What next - Trump for Sainthood? Umm, nice ring to it - St. Donald.

Dave, I really, really, really try to like the guys on this board 'cause basically I like practically everybody, but some of you make it really difficult. I've gotten too old to hate people anymore and recognize how unrewarding and unfulfilling it can be. I will also continue to do everything in my power to try to lessen the growing divide in this country by treating ALL people with respect regardless of their superficial trappings (such as race, religion, sexual orientation, country of origin, skin color, PARTY AFFILIATION) and help whoever I can, wherever I can.

Have a good day go make someone feel good with some good music.

Peace,

chas