What a beautiful piece! I had a falling out with a friend a while back because, despite being anti-war, I refuse to deny community to open-minded and open-hearted people who have served in the military. Though we may have different beliefs, we are all people, and I think being willing to meet each other as people—and thus inherently worthy of life, freedom, and respect—is one of the most healing things we can do in this world. It has the potential to change everything.