American propaganda?

[UnderseaLcpl]

Okay, this video is probably fairly old by now but I just saw it for the first time after a co-worker recommended it to me.

Watching it, I realized that I may be susceptible to the same propaganda that I can hardly believe people bought in past generations. I mean, for God's sake, just look at it. The first time I saw it it moved me. I wanted to believe all the things they said. I want to help people and be a part of a symbol of hope. It actually made me want to re-enlist!

After I saw it a few times I realized that it is not a good depiction of the U.S. military. Certainly, there are heroes among us but the vast majority of us are not heroes. Most of us are people just doing what we have to do. But it is so hard to not imagine that we are following in the footsteps of those brave but terrified militiamen depicted in the video.

Who doesn't want to be that ideal, self-sacrificing savior of freedom? I thought it was a masterpiece and I don't even like 3 Doors Down.

I would like perspectives from anyone here, but especially veterans. Does this seem like a fitting tribute to our fighting and fallen men and women, or does it seem like a tool to get more to fight and fall? As silly as it sounds I am beside myself over this dumb song.

I don't even know why I'm making such a big deal out of this, but it seems wrong, somehow. A little rational discussion to get my feet back on the ground, please.