Originally Posted by
krudawg
Yes of course, we all know about the courage and hardships our Military forces endure - I understand it well since being deployed to Southeast Asia when I was 19. I get it dude. But lets talk about certain elements of your compadres who have seemed to pry open a few escape hatches in federal law at the expense of fellow workers/vets who chose not to serve in a reserve capacity after active duty. Nobody ever thanked me for my service when I returned from Vietnam or offered me any special considerations because I served. This is completely different now. Lots of respect and in some cases special privileges that I could not even imagine back then. Back in my day, I'd never take advantage of something if it affected my fellow Marine but I guess times have changed for the latest batch of warriors.
This may be the problem. If it helps, as a fellow active duty veteran of those years, I hereby thank you for your service.
Did you not receive G.I. Bill benefits? I considered them a valuable “special consideration”, and took full advantage.
In any event, the long-ago disrespect by Hippies and draft dodgers should not be imputed to “the latest batch of warriors”, who also thank you for your service. They are just complying with the rules they were given, as you and I did. 👍