For the record, I have respect for our servicemen and veterans, not as much for those who use there Veteran status to gain favor over others. Once again I find myself repeating, my youngest son is currently serving as a US Marine, my father is retired Air Force, I have been in the defense industry for 25 years. I myself have not served but that in no way means I have a lack of respect for those who deserve it. Every once in a while my dad would offer up the words " I have to respect the uniform but not the man ". He was usually referring to somone who was pulling rank when it wasn't nessesary.