Despite its ups and downs, my quality of life has been better than 99.99% of all human beings who have ever lived. I've reaped the benefits of America's affluence and peace.

The way I see it, I've accumulated a huge debt of gratitude to this country and our ancestors. Everyday in a free America is a gift I haven't earned. Giving my life for this country in defense of evil is the least I can do to repay the debt.

Upvoted a million times in my soul. I might have phrased it as "in defense AGAINST evil" (kek) but still.