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Occasional patriots

I often wonder why these guys who love their guns so much have never served in the military. I can recall very few, if any, saying when asked that they had served.

One would think with such patriotism they espouse for love of country, they would jump at the chance. Guess for them patriotism can only be carried so far.

Bob Sutton

Springfield

This story was originally published June 29, 2016 at 6:25 PM with the headline "Occasional patriots."

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