Gene Simmons Demands Respect for the Troops

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Well being a veteran myself, wether Mr. Simmons had served in Vietnam or not, or wether he would want to have his children enlist or not, is beside the question, what's important, is that he does care, to what extent, I have no idea, but then, it's more important that he feels the way that he does about our great country. He could have been like so many other celebrities, who not only was against the war in Vietnam, but then also spat on our people, as they returned from overseas, or threw rocks and eggs at them, whenever they would enter a city, while wearing their uniforms. I mean at least he is no, "Hanoi Jane" Fonda for crying out loud. Regardless of your take on what he does for a living, it does not mean you or I, can see into the man's heart and soul, and so all we can go on, is his word, and if the man says he cares and loves the troops and America, just accept it and move on. He sure as hell has done more for our troops, in just one of the episodes of his show, than the President himself, Barack Hussein Obama, has done, since being elected, back in 2008.

I don't think you have to force your children to join the military to be appreciative of the vets in this country. Gene has said many times he loves America and he has played for the troops as Kiss and in his tribute to them in this episode.

To knock him for not being a soldier makes soldiers look bad. Not everyone is a warrior. But those of us who aren't can do other things. As Gene is doing.

I think Gene Simmons pretty much hit the nail on the head.I lost my nephew in 2004 in Iraq and it touched my heart to see the people who turned out for him,think of how much it will mean to the soldiers still alive today and those who are blessed to make it home if we give them the honor and recognition they deserve.

I was sooo touched by Gene's reverence for our troops and veterans. First, he and his daughter get a taste of boot camp followed by a trip to a local VA hospital so he can personally thank the veterans for their service. Finally, he throws a concert in honor of all the different branches of our armed forces. I was in tears. What a true patriot.

But Mr Witz, where was your patriotism during the Vietnam War? At the end of the program you claimed if your draft number had been picked you would have gladly fought for your beloved country. But Mr. Witz, why bother waiting for your draft number to be picked when you could have simply enlisted?!?! What prevented you from going to your local recruiting station and signing up.? Did you least think of enlisting while contemplating your "Rock & Roll" career? I wonder What kinds of excuses we will hear? I guess fleecing people for millions of dollars and having sex with countless sluts is far more attractive venture than trying to survive the jungles of Vietnam.

Oh, by the way, Mr. Witz, your son, Nick, is old enough to join the military and serve in Iraq. Since you are such a true patriot, are you going to encourage him to sign up for the armed forces? I can't imagine the son of a true partiot would give up such an opportunity to serve his country and make his father proud. I'm sure Nick wouldn't mind putting his music career, college career or whatever he has planned on hold to serve several tours of duty in Iraq. Actually, this would make good epsiode for your reality show: "Nick signs up for the Mairin Corps.."

But for some reason, I think the likelihood of me winning the lottery is much greater than any member from the "Witz family joining the military.

Way to go Gene. I will take your advice.

Gene could do a lot more for the Vets than just run his mouth about them. Donate some of your 100 Billion to a hospital, Gene. Help a family who can't afford to buy body armor or can't make ends meet because their husband is in the service. Maybe help a kid who has never seen her Dad because he has been there so long. Just speaking up won't get it done.

Gene was born in Haifa, Israel a year after that nation was established (amid extreme turmoil and against overwhelming odds). His mother, a Hungarian Jew, was sent to a concentration camp at the age of fourteen. He has seen first-hand how fragile freedom and stability can be, and the sacrifices they require to be maintained. His heart-felt tribute was an inspiration.

I applaud Gene Simmons and so what if he doesnt know where all the friggin VA hospitals in his area. The point is that he cares and he gets up off his butt and thanks the people who make it possible for him to live free. I cant stand people who do nothing all day but whine about the war, if wasnt for those soldiers, they would be imprisoned or maybe even killed for their comments. So, I say good job to Gene and the other celebrities who use thier fame for a good cause.

As the son of a disabled veteran, I always support the troops and our veterans. the way they are treated in this country disgusts me.

However, I can help but wonder if Gene Simmons isn't posing when he takes to task the people of Malibu for not driving down to the VA in Long Beach when there is a VA hospital in Westwood, less than a half an hour's drive from Malibu. Strange that this uber-patriot isn't aware of that...