Beating a dead horse or voicing your view, what's the difference?

SGT Ben Keen — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:01:17 -0400

It is no secret that Veterans are some of the most passionate, caring, and opinionated people in the world. We stand strong together to help each other, reminding the civilian population of what issues we face. But as I scroll through the forums here and elsewhere, I begin to think. Is there a line between speaking our minds and beating a dead horse? Yes, we need to be vocal and tell our stories regardless of what others may think or say. However, are they topics out there that are either unsolvable or no longer an issue that we as a community keep bringing up and be seen as "beating a dead horse"?

Response by SSG Izzy Abbass made Jul 22 at 2015 12:03 PM

SSG Izzy Abbass — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:03:49 -0400

I'd say it's a fine line. Everyone likes to feel they are heard (me included).

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2015 12:08 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:08:30 -0400

I love LEGOS

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Jul 22 at 2015 12:45 PM

MAJ Jim Steven — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:45:10 -0400

I think the problem....you arent going to convince anyone of anything.
People are not seeking to learn and understand and have spirited debates - they are looking to bludgeon you with their opinion (confederate flag, racism, Hillary worshipping/hating, etc).

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Jul 22 at 2015 1:01 PM

CPT Pedro Meza — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 13:01:51 -0400

SGT Ben Keen, "We stand together to help each other" Not! The beating of the horse is more about a few expressing their disagreement with the changes that have been officially made. We need to stand together and support all our service members.

Response by SFC Collin McMillion made Jul 22 at 2015 1:13 PM

SFC Collin McMillion — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 13:13:50 -0400

That is why I have not posted anything for a while. It just seems to be the same stuff day after day no matter how it's worded. Same questions, same answers, same comments.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jul 22 at 2015 1:14 PM

LTC John Shaw — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 13:14:00 -0400

SGT Ben Keen But we are really great at beating horses!
RP is like all social media, Avoid Religion, Politics and Money, if you don't want conflict. BORING!
We LOVE conflict it is WHAT WE DO!

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 23 at 2015 8:41 AM

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:41:17 -0400

It depends on what you consider unsolvable or no longer an issue. Another person may feel differently!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2015 8:45 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:45:37 -0400

I don't beat a dead horse. I'll go for the shock value, snappy blunt answers for the idiotic questions. If they want to hear my truth, there will be no cursing, but no filters in the gory details either.