Is this for real? Race and family connections are immutable characteristics that indicate nothing about an individual. They are neither positive or negative. They are merely facts.

Military service in good standing and educational certification and accomplishment displays aptitude, competency, and ability to fulfill commitments. They tell a story about a person that can give a forecast into the future. The entire purpose of the application is to paint a picture of who you are from a character/integrity standpoint. The former items do nothing to acknowledge character/competency. The latter items have everything to do with it if in good standing.

If these debates can’t agree on semantics, then progress will be arduous.