Originally Posted by Ripper

This is an exceptionally interesting topic. Of all the things at SWA I find distasteful, the disrespect toward our military members and veterans is the most vexing. These are genuine American heroes, who’ve sacrificed in untold ways for the security of our nation.
Perhaps, many years ago, there were some military-trained pilots who were exclusive of those among us who come from non-military backgrounds, who cut their teeth flying checks, towing banners, teaching at the local FBO, or in the countless other honorable ways in which hours, experience, and reputations were built. That is surely not the case any more.
Now, I see blatant, sometimes hateful disrespect toward our veterans, as if the quirky and awkward behavior of the [very] few is somehow an indictment of the entire cohort. Let us judge each man and woman on his or her ability and achievements, not on the musings of a few envious misfits from old long since.