Army Quote by Kris Kristofferson
“I want you to know I'm an Army brat; I was a captain in the Army and my brother was a jet pilot in the Navy. So I support our troops; I identify with them. But I sure as hell don't identify with the bastards who sent them over there.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1975
Supporting troops is compatible with criticizing the political decisions that send them to war.
In simple terms: You can love soldiers but oppose the leaders who deploy them.
Key Takeaway
Separate support for individuals from critique of policy.
Themes
military
politics
ethics
Mood
critical
empathetic
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- activism
- veteran support
- policy debate
- public discourse
Key Concepts
civil disobedience
patriotism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance support for troops with anti‑war stance?
- What actions can you take to help both soldiers and peace?
A Different Perspective
Patriotic sentiment can be used to silence dissent.
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
