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The consensus is clear: telling the truth is paramount. When leaders, politicians, or public figures distort their service records, not only do they diminish their own credibility, but they also insult the sacrifices of millions who genuinely served, often in profound and dangerous ways.
The Broader Implications
This debate underscores wider issues about the politicization of military service, especially in the context of gun control debates and Second Amendment rights. Weapons of war are central to both military operations and civilian firearm rights. Recognizing this duality is crucial—these weapons serve as tools of defense, deterrence, and peacekeeping, not just instruments of destruction.