So does this support those who bravely fought against invaders in Afganistan and Iraq? I often feel that they are very overlooked group that defended their home land against evil forces trying to destroy their way of living.
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It's probably just a general grouping, but there's probably a specific group for them as well that doesn't get as much attention because of lack of marketing funds.
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I think Ekaros is alluding to the fact that this is an American charity to support American troops who, from the perspective of Afghan and Iraqi citizens, invaded their respective countries and asserted their authority. I'm not going to take a stance either way, just clarifying the intent of their comment as it didn't seem to catch on.
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Hi,
Collecting money, items, or games for giveaways, lotteries, or group access. For example, asking users to donate a few dollars, with the promise of giving away a valuable game once adequate funds have been raised. Or, asking users to personally send you games and items for an event. Or, requiring users to send you annual fees to participate in your Steam group.
You can discuss veteran's fate etc. here, but not ask for donations for any reason. You can always have general discussion and say people who are interested can check your steam profile with more info.
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By all means this is not to dish out on veterans, but "checking your profile", doesn't this just set up for anyone to start making threads about getting awareness for stray cats/dogs, people with x disease, people that are homeless etc etc etc?
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Yep, i never suggested getting something in return
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Rule is not about personally getting something, but about asking for donations in general. We don't need to personally benefit from it. Like Polish thread where people can help to feed kids in Poland by watching ads was closed because of the same rule. OT did not benefit from donations, but it was still promoting moving traffic from SG to an external website for someone else's benefit.
So I will still ask you to remove links from your OP post and only discuss the matter at hand. Not tell people how they can donate.
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Not to start a whole debate about Uncle Sam here because I agree with you on American interventionism (or American interventionitis) but most people who "pick up a gun" in the US are doing so to get an education, which is prohibitively expensive in their country and better their life and that of their children. They're not all Rambos who want to "get some" and get into the army to kill foreigners.
In my experience, most of those are doing so from the comfort of their couch in front of their computer screen.
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but most people who "pick up a gun" in the US are doing so to get an education, which is prohibitively expensive in their country and better their life and that of their children.
A "good", or at least intellectual and honest observation.
It's a fucked up system they have created. I get it. And I feel sorry for anyone affected in that horrible butterfly effect.
But personally... I would rather be an uneducated peacekeeper, than a gunwielding scholar.
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It really is a fucked up system, that's for sure. The American Dream in essence: get born rich or die trying.
But personally... I would rather be an uneducated peacekeeper, than a gunwielding scholar.
So would I. But I get that a lot of people are put in a no win situation and prefer having a chance of being a respected vet some day than a fast food worker who's being spat on and arrested or shot by ignorant cops for driving while black.
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Putting your life in danger to get an education, seem like a really bad choice.
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I've heard/read this argument online a few times, and the thing is that it's still killing and not even in self defense. They're still signing up to go and invade a foreign country for the promise of personal benefit, in this case they're going to kill some people in exchange of receiving an education and lifting their social standing, even if all they want is to better themselves it seems like a rather cruel and violent way of achieving it.
If you remove the nationalistic rhetoric it's not that dissimilar to saying that university is too expensive to be afforded in a legal manner so you go out at night during weekends, break into people's houses while they sleep, shoot them so they can't fight back, and then steal just enough money to cover that week's expenses.
Joining the military is only an acceptable career when you live in a country where said military is only used for defending that land and its people and not to regularly invade other nations.
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Joining the military is only an acceptable career when you live in a country where said military is only used for defending that land and its people and not to regularly invade other nations.
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I find this much more relevant and a helpful cause then...certain other things, check these out and donate to them if you can
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
"Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) began in 2003 as a small, grassroots effort providing simple care and comfort items to the hospital bedsides of the first wounded service members returning home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. As their post-service needs evolved, so have our programs and services. Today, through our direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with our advocacy efforts, we improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families.
This effort requires the passion and commitment of friends, supporters, and like-minded organizations that enable us to fulfill our mission. With their collaboration and support, we strive to ensure that when those who serve come home, they’re afforded every opportunity to be as successful as a civilian as they were in the military."
https://vva.org/donate/
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VVA’s goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans. VVA strives to achieve the following:
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https://www.dav.org/
"DAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year. Last year, the organization provided more than 163,000 rides to veterans attending medical appointments and assisted in filing over 151,000 claims for benefits. In 2021, DAV-represented veterans received more than $25 billion in earned benefits. DAV’s services are offered at no cost to all generations of veterans, their families and survivors.
DAV is also a leader in connecting veterans with meaningful employment, hosting job fairs and providing resources to ensure they have the opportunity to participate in the American Dream their sacrifices have made possible.
With over 1,200 chapters and more than 1 million members across the country, DAV empowers our nation’s heroes and their families by helping to provide the resources they need and ensuring our nation keeps the promises made to them."
I of course recommend you to find charities to help veterans in your local area though if you can, if you can see where your funds are going to, the better
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