Military Veterans and Tandy Leather

[OLDNSLOW]

I am not going to dispute any of your points, but you did make one good point, they chose to do that everyday and assume the risk that goes with it?  But does that mean for all the hours that they don't do anything but ride around in a nice car, at tax payers expense, justify a discount farther than the free donuts and drinks that they should pay any less at any other place of business?  Like I said I am agreeing with you on one point but disagree on others, Police and fireman sign up for the great pay and the risk that they might take from day to day, but todays military is all volunteer and sign on the dotted lined to defend our country from all evils both foreign and domestic for far lessor pay.  And however we are finding that there are a great deal many bad on the local forces that only know what they are taught at the academy, and that they are always right, and everyone is always guilty,  and jump to take the rights,  that the Sailor or Solder would fight to keep. 

And we could go on and on and this could get fugly ugly, but as you can see I do see it from your perspective slightly but see it from military point being a vet.  Now it is your turn, but just call tandy and complain so that you can get the discount so that you will still pay more that the other distributors because they don't give a hoot about you, me or the next guy they just want the profits off of imported leather.  

[Dwight]

6 hours ago, Ed in Tx said:

First responders deserve the same respect as members of the military. Their chosen profession is for their entire career not just 4 years. 

That is your opinion, . . . I respect your opinion, . . . but no first responder and no LE in the US has EVER been caught up in a Tet 1968 scenario, . . . Khe San, . . . Heartbreak Ridge, . . . and not one of them have a clue, . . . including you, . . . what it was like to hit the beach on Guadalcanal, inchon, or Omaha Beach.

Next time you want to feel sorry for the "oh so hard" life EMT's or LE live compared to the military, . . . go spend a day in a military hospital, . . . see the vets, . . . let them tell you about how they only lost their legs and one arm, . . . 5 of their 6 buddies came home in body bags.

No, . . . you are the one who is clueless, . . . as well as ignorant.

May God bless,

Dwight

[OLDNSLOW]

I like what ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ he said nuf said.

[WWolf]

everyone needs a leg up sometime. don't abuse the privilege and you're welcome to take advantage. once you get back on your feet, help someone else get there.

I volunteered during the vietnam campaign for the marines. it was rough enough, but that's gone, and I'm still here. neither a borrower nor a lender be

back to the main topic; i think i read that discount is to all vets, no questions asked. and i'll email to find out.

[Harry Marinakis]

Great, now I don't have to pay for the Elite membership anymore

 

[Harry Marinakis]

On ‎10‎/‎16‎/‎2016 at 7:45 PM, OLDNSLOW said:

Cops do put their lives on the line everyday...

No disrespect to law enforcement and EMS, but....

Police and EMS go home to their family every night, and can quit their job at any time.

Comparing law enforcement or EMS to military service shows a significant lack of knowledge and appreciation for what it is like to service at the pointy end of the spear.

Edited October 23, 2016 by Harry Marinakis

[NVLeatherWorx]

I too respect the job that law enforcement and EMS do and they do put themselves out there every day.  However, Harry is right when it comes to the comparison and how improper it is to put us all in the same category.  I spent 24 years of my life on Active Duty as a combat operator in the U.S. Army with 18 of those years being away from my immediate family and 10 of those years away from my wife more than 90% of that time.  I served from 1981 to 2006 and EVERYTHING that popped off around the globe I was sent to with multiple trips to the majority of them.  I would do it all again if I could go back do so but for anyone to say that my service, or that of my fellow operators, is equivalent to that of law enforcement, EMS, or anything else here on the outside is just plain ridiculous and shows how uninformed and inexperienced in the real world some are.  We all put ourselves out there in a different fashion and we do so willingly but we aren't all on the same ground.  I have left blood and flesh of my own on some of the other countries around the world yet I still stayed in that line of business; show me anyone on the outside in a lower level role that has done the same and would still put everything into it on a daily basis while being separated for months on end from their loved ones.  All the respect in the world for the rest of you but we are not the same or even close to equal.

[RonSC]

Another perspective....

I'll be the the first in line to thank any and all 1st-responders and to tell them how much I appreciate their continued efforts and sacrifices. BUT the reality is there really is no comparison. I'st responders are not routinely separated from their families and loved ones for YEARS thru their time of service. Ist-responder's families are NOT routinely forced to pick -up and move dozens of times thru the years, (forced to live in sub-standard housing... With the spouse suddenly ALONE and responsible for every facet of hers ( and her children's welfare). And this is just the tip of the iceberg for a veteran's family. 

Ron 

Retired Vietnam veteran (23 yrs)

 

 

 

 

[stangman645]

I was shocked when I seen the post of Tandy. I was in the Navy for about 13 years and went and applied as was approved this is a awesome deal as I was always paying for the Gold membership.

[Thor]

On 23.10.2016 at 5:42 PM, Harry Marinakis said:

No disrespect to law enforcement and EMS, but....

Police and EMS go home to their family every night, and can quit their job at any time.

Comparing law enforcement or EMS to military service shows a significant lack of knowledge and appreciation for what it is like to service at the pointy end of the spear.

Don't you think that this is a too vague look at it? Does it matter if they go home to their family at night? Hey honey how was your day? Not bad, survived and shot two drug dealers on the go... or wasn't that good at all, we were busting a drug lab and I didn't know shit about what to expect on site...

Do you really think it's less stressful collecting body pieces when arriving at a scene?

Or where's the difference between a FF in the military to a regular FF. Talk to a smoke jumper and tell him his job is not as important and dangerous as the one of soldier.

Talk to the paramedic who got stabbed and put into a wheelchair for no reason while helping a drunk person.

So in your own words ..."shows a significant lack of knowledge and appreciation for what it is like to service at the pointy end of the spear."

With all due respect to the people which are serving or have served, it's very much appreciated.