Commentary by Jose Martinez: Local racism through the eyes of a veteran
As I reflect on what has gone on locally in Burlington these past few months it makes me review the intolerance I have faced since living here the past 1.5 years. My name is Jose Martinez, a retired U.S. Army First Sergeant, and I chose to retire in southeastern Wisconsin because I grew up here and it is an amazing place to raise children. One of the greatest lessons I received in my 21 years of service was in S.E.R.E. School during the Special Forces Qualification Course. There was scenario when us âprisonersâ were given time to ourselves. After the hour, an instructor lectured us ...