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I remember as a kid during the sixties all these hipies`who were supposedly anti-war loved wearing military surplus clothing. After 20 yers servic this veteran’s complaint resonates with me.If you want to play soldier pay the price. Enlist, train, deloy, conduct youreself as a citizen, not the average lowlife civilian you see outthere.

I understand where those that served in the Big Red One might be upset at the commercialization of their patch, but they should also keep 2 things in mind: (1)The U.S. Army gave permission for this patch to be used in this manner, for sale of fashionable clothing, & (2) Patchs & other items (t-shirts, etc.) have been available for years at surplus stores, military museums, etc. Why hasn’t there been an outcry of it being available through those outlets? Should we not be more upset when the U.S. Flag, which is the symbol many have died for, is misused for fashion or other purposes? Let’s get upset about the right things.

Sad and low life as it is, they have every right to sell and market this patch ‘if’ they have been given permission. It is a free market system, and the list is long for things I will not support, including this.
If, and I stress, “IF”, this issue is important to the American people, including Vets, of which I am one, then hit them where it will hurt.
Their pocket book. Keep passing this on. The more people who love America and cherish the military/vets, the more it will affect the poor judgement of this company and many others like it.

I am a United States Marine with the ingrained Marine bias but I find this vulgar action by Sears to be an insult to the Big Red One.
Clothing designed so some knucklehead can be-bop down the street and think he´s cool?
That fine insignia was earned by shed blood and bravery and must not be left in the hands of clueless garmentos for commercial gain.

I am simply astonished.

I was reminded — instantly — of a scene in the movie about Alvin York where he turns down a breakfast cereal co’s offer to trade on his service. He says something like “Lotta fellows over there ain’t comin’ back. That’s not for buyin’ and sellin’ ”

And that’s all there is to say about that.

Someone at the Pentagon needs to retire.

As a veteran of the 101st. Airborne INF, I agree this is in bad taste. It is an insult to the unit.

To Sears I would say drop the entire clothing line, and issue an apology. Good PR for Sears, and you need that, before Walmart buries you.

Joe41:
My dear man, are you not aware that Georgie-Porgie Bush had his father pull srings to never leave US land while in service? He waved as others in his company went on their tour of duty.
And what of Garrett’s question about the incredible surplus that Bill left for Georgie? Oh, I thought so!

This is wrong, let me clue everybody in. If you have ever been in the 1st Infantry then you have EARNED the right to wear that patch or any likeness thereof. If you havent been in the 1st Infantry, then you have not earned the right. Its that simple. This is a shamefull sellout and dishoners anybody who has ever searved in The Big Red One.

Typical, others ut there wanting to identify with something they know nothing about and had nothing to do with but want the glory.

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this is capitalism!!! when i pay my money for the patch i’ve EARNED my right to wear it too!!!

if you don’t like capitalism then vote democratic and become a socialist.

if a retailer wants to sell it, it’s not illegal and i have the money to buy it i am living the american dream. i’ve earned my right to wear the patch!!

quit whining. nobody made that guy join the military.

money makes the world go around. the army has every right to make money. why is that guy against profit?

quit whining you big bunch of crybabies.

Selling the rights to military insignia is the same as allowing all the wannabees to wear the Medal of Honor or a the Purple Heart or any other of our hard won honors. Is the honor of the American military for sale to the highest bidder? This is shameful in the extreme.

To crybaby conservative: Yes, somebody DID make that guy join the military. It was called the draft. Now we don’t have a draft so chicken hawk conservatives like Bush and Cheney, both cowards, don’t have to worry anymore about having to serve. And another thing, money may make YOUR world go around but not mine. It is a necessary commodity like bread or milk. You conservatives know the price of everything and the value of nothing. You have ruined our country for decades to come, just like Herbert Hoover did with the great depression. What did Bush do with the $6,000,000,000,000 surplus he inherited from the democrats? He gave it away to his zillionaire Republican cronies and the oil companies. Wake up!!!!

“I SERVED IN VIETNAM”

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Hey Garrett, we know Clinton was a draft dodger and when exactly did the Dalibama and Obiden serve? How about Kennedy (the swimmer) or Harry Reid or Hillary. Oh, I thought so.

American flags are made in China. There is no “patriotism” left in this country

I understand the upset here, but I don’t believe it would be all bad. Some people wear military attire out of respect, whether they were actually a part of it or not.
And your honor, your pride, and your love for your country don’t need to be attached to that patch anyway. There are tons of war vets who have even pawned off their awards because the awards, essentially, are nothing. A person can attach sentiments to them, but not all people place their cares on to an object.
Again, I understand the anger, but I believe there are worse ways to show disrespect.

I agree with the vets, I think wearing a badge like that is something that is earned. I have the highest respect for our service men and women, I wont even wear a hat that says USMC or Navy Seals, etc, I dont feel I have earned the right. The only exception would be if a family member was in the particular service or it was a gift from a service member, then I would wear it proudly.

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