LadyHugs
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Dear pollux, Ladies and Gentlemen; I don't subscribe to the notion that there is true/real submission if [insert menu of choices or thoughts]. What I do proffer, is that men and women who have served in the military and or semi-like military careers have a grasp on the ideas of what I would seek in a slave/submissive. In civilian aspects of government, society there is a D/s exchange; for example police officer representing the city/state/county and the enforcement of rules is an authority figure. Population is really for the most part left undisturbed but, the interaction we do have as an officer goes about their duty--we see them in a submission to the authority or if you will--respect for it, via through what it represents. Military, which has a more concise and pronounced authority/respect for authority structure; is seen through the 'salute' and other protocols to which silently reaffirms the respect for rank, experience and for those who serve under the officers. Although all represent their country and or Nation, they represent their branch of service and branches from that. In ceremonial duties, the lads told me that they represent the past soldier, Marine, etc., it is a tradition as well as an honor and obligation to carry the values of Military into the next generation of military service--if you will --changing of the guard. Service is not always in action but, in just existing and being there. It is knowing they are there and not just in crisis. Team work. Regardless of rank--it requires everybody to work together to get the mission done. If there is a private and a Colonel alone together and a mission needs to be done that requires both of them --they will do it. Rank has perks but, not an escape from duty and or danger. In my mind's eyes I see--having slaves understand the D/s dynamic and how mutual respect and powers both a dominant and submissive posses--it makes serving in a capacity as slave better understood. It isn't, in my mind's eyes --a license just to be barking, bossing around someone--it is having someone who I can count on looking out for my welfare as much as I do theirs. Mutual benefit if you will. Either being Dominant or submissive--knowing how the dynamic between authority, respect, submission to authority, reaffirmation of the structure--is the 'known' part of the relationship and foundation, in my mind's eyes I see--to build upon for a more personalized structure of the relationship. Just some thoughts. Respectfully submitted for consideration, Lady Hugs
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