I had wondered if Jake is a pacifist, as he certainly has a strong buddhist streak in him. Still, I think he tries not to be complacent, although he seems to carry all this with a light touch...

BTW, I only said that about "defending our country" because it was a Jarhead pic. He makes a good soldier, in other words. Makes a good everything.
As to what you said above, well said, as always. We can indeed surmise his leanings from certain things, but he is not heavy-handed about it. That is part of a Buddhist way, too, to my way of thinking.
kathy