02-17-2011, 12:00 AM
"Against the FI." NL
What's that?
"I meant warrior courage." NL
I've never been in a U.S. military combat zone. But I've had guns aimed at me. I've had knives pulled on me. I've been fired at. From a hundred yards away the symmetry of the muzzle flash is near perfect.
I know what it's like to stare death in the face.
I don't disparage those brave men and women that have vanquished in War. But I don't take much pride in the own courage I've shown. It strikes me as a rather low bar.
For me, "courage" as a policeman was simply the acceptance of my own mortality. I didn't take needless mortal risks. I simply did my duty, mentally concentrating on my duty, and not on the personal consequences.
For me that may have been more stupid than brave.
If I had it to do over again, I would hope that I would not.
What's that?
"I meant warrior courage." NL
I've never been in a U.S. military combat zone. But I've had guns aimed at me. I've had knives pulled on me. I've been fired at. From a hundred yards away the symmetry of the muzzle flash is near perfect.
I know what it's like to stare death in the face.
I don't disparage those brave men and women that have vanquished in War. But I don't take much pride in the own courage I've shown. It strikes me as a rather low bar.
For me, "courage" as a policeman was simply the acceptance of my own mortality. I didn't take needless mortal risks. I simply did my duty, mentally concentrating on my duty, and not on the personal consequences.
For me that may have been more stupid than brave.
If I had it to do over again, I would hope that I would not.