What was his “sign”?

I saw no other sign, just that one. I can’t imagine that would be a problem, but you never know when neighbors get their panties in a knot.

No patriotic twinge or induced sympathy here. Instead the impression I’m left with is somewhat disconcerting, maybe because of his vague readiness to “remedy” the situation coupled to his veteran status. Kinda creepy… or maybe it’s just me.

I’m with Will. Too passive aggressive for me.

You never know, maybe his earing went out thanks to a suicide bomber.

Frazgo– WTF? keep checking for his sign….

AWESOME. You should submit that to http://www.passiveaggressivenotes.com

My read on the situation (totally unsubstantiated by facts, of course).

The poster is responding to passive-aggressive neighbors who complained to the police (or similar authority) about the loud music, rather than addressing him personally.

The “iraq vet” thing is a subtle intimidation tactic. It says, “Don’t fuck with me because I’m a big, strong military guy who can fight back.”

I agree with the subtle intimidation tactic. Just read this New York Times article.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/13/us/13vets.html?bl&ex=1200546000&en=12ff1b1edeecb771&ei=5087

Wow spinslps that is an interesting article. But not all vets from Iraq have that. At least one I know is a positive roll model and all around great guy at my kids school. But wow, one slips a cog and look out.

Thanks, Spinslps, for linking that article. Very interesting, sad, scary.