Closer to home, I chatted with him during the banquet about the perceptions of the Chinese and American people about their own military. He asked me, do you like PLA? I said of course I liked it. The Sichuan earthquake was because of these soldiers who saved the common people. He kept nodding, saying that the same is true in the United States. If soldiers wear military uniforms and appear in public places such as airports, many people will take the initiative to shake hands with him and express their gratitude. I said, aren't many American people very anti-war? Then why do they still support the military so much? He shook his head and said, yes, many Americans are very tired of war, but this is not the same as embracing the soldiers. Which unjust wars are carried out is the decision of those politicians, and soldiers who invest in wars, no matter what the nature of the wars, are dedicated to the country, and they sacrifice their lives for the country. Soldiers who fight for their country are always worthy of respect.
Coincidentally, after the exchange came back, I continued to check the information of the US Marine Corps on the Internet, and I found this film. The story is really super simple, and the whole story can be summed up in one sentence. But the director moved the audience time and time again through a lot of details, and he couldn't help but look down when he knew the end when he saw the beginning. The details of the body in the mortuary, the salute every time the body is moved, and the greetings from strangers during the journey all reflect the high status enjoyed by soldiers in this country. This film is produced by HBO, and from IMDB, it seems that it has not been released overseas. Therefore, the target audience of this film may only be Americans. If I were a young American and watched this movie, I would definitely think, wow, being in the military is so respected, I want to join the USMC, I am willing to fight for my country on the battlefield, even if I die unfortunately, it is also very honorable. If I were a parent who had just sent their child to the army, to the battlefield, watching this film, I would definitely get a lot of comfort when I was terrified.
Therefore, this film is really wonderful, without using a war scene, it serves the dual purpose of recruiting advertisements and appeasing military family members. The film is very the main theme, but it is really beautiful and intriguing. The lines and camera language are very delicate, without talking to themselves, and conveying what the director wants to convey in a very comfortable way.
According to my limited knowledge, not only active duty military personnel, but also retired military personnel are respected in the United States. Every time there is a military parade in the United States, veterans are at the forefront. The military clubs that appear in the play are also all over the country in the United States. In some big cities, the service level of these military clubs is the same as that of the so-called high-end clubs in our country, and the high treatment is evident.
On the other hand, in our country, child soldiers are also a very respected profession. In particular, the treatment of active duty soldiers has been improved year by year, but I always feel that the feelings of "military and civilian fish and water" seem to be getting weaker and weaker except in times of catastrophe. Is it because the PLA has not fought for many years and has not done much for the country? Or whether it was caused by the corruption of the army, which has increasingly become a privileged class, is unknown.
Compared with active duty soldiers, the treatment of retired soldiers and fallen soldiers in our country has been improved very slowly. My grandfather carried a gun to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea, but the state just gave it a few hundred yuan every month, and there is no spiritual comfort such as military clubs and military parades. Speaking of which, it is said that during the 60th anniversary of the National Day military parade, someone once suggested to set up a phalanx of veterans, but for some reason it was not adopted by the leaders. It is really a pity to think about it. If we do it, it will be an improvement for China's national image, and it will be an education for the people. We shout every day to improve our soft power, but when the opportunity comes, we are always unaware and unable to grasp it.
A while ago, the remains of the soldiers to resist US aggression and aid Korea were picked up from South Korea. China held a grand ceremony, which is indeed progress. If you are a little harsh, it seems that the ceremony lacks a little warmth. It may be better if they can read their names one by one at the scene, or let the living comrades of these soldiers say a few words and sing a few military songs from that time. .
After watching the film, I have a lot of ideas, it's messy, and the logic is not very clear. Let's be a running account, and that's it.
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