Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 14, 2013
August 13, 2013
August 15, 2013
Transcript:
Dad: So, what do they want you to talk about, Melissa/ Mel: Just my experiences in the Army. Dad: Such as what? Mel: Whatever the kids want to hear about. Dad: Well, that's great. Just as long as you don't.. you know. Mel: No, what, dad? Dad: Dwell. Mel: Dwell? Roz: That's good advice, Mel.
Returning soldiers have long history of not discussing their experiences at length, or in depth. Could this be what he means?