So Jerry is not your screen name? :shrug: As for me "being a jerk", I think you read too much into words on a political message board...
See, having served in the military I am well aware of the difference between my service, and those like you that have gone into combat, and I thank my lucky stars that I was lucky enough to serve in a time of relative peace, and I do appreciate those like you that went into danger. I don't say that like others that use it as a throw away to open a sentence, or make themselves feel better, but as someone who served in the military as well and if not in combat knows, and was trained just the same. So your denigration of my service is disappointing....The rage you display, and the vitriol you spew toward me when it is likely we agree about more than disagree is sad, and displays a general disrespect for anyone you feel is the slightest refusing to kiss your ass like some kind of bully.
Whether or not you hold contempt or disdain for those who didn't wear your patch, or see your reality is really of no concern when there is freedom of association, and freedom to assemble. You of ALL people should realize that. But I get it, your just mad at the world....
You know, when I went in, I did it because I lived in Lansing MI, in a time coming out of the great Jimmah Carter depression, and didn't know a single person to get a good job so, with little prospects, and young, and all, I joined up and got out of that place...As a broke young guy, I got to be trained, see places, and most importantly, learn that there was something out there bigger than myself...A good lesson that many too often don't learn....Have you learned that Jerry?
Look, You don't know me, you only think you do. So, you shouldn't read into written words on some board as more than they are...And save the meltdowns for something that matters.
Peace brother.