stakddek
Being a veteran does not give an individual a license to oppress and suppress others, as such behavior is totally contradictory to any sacrifice that veteran might have made in fighting for the rights of all citizens, including the right to freedom of speech.
No one should allow the stress and emotional trauma resulting from this bad investment to adversely affect their clear thinking in other areas of life. I use the term "bad" advisedly, but if you have another more appropriate term given the history of this investment, please feel free to use it.
JMHO for your kind consideration.
dr f