Originally Posted by
speedracerntrixie
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.
For your information, I wasn't pulling rank or asking for favors. What I was doing is responding to your comment "Shipmate's Club". Just so you know, your son and father are also members of "The Veteran's Club", not just me and Franklin. This is much different from a "Good Ol' Boys Club" as the members to that club are usually a bunch of people that like to be in charge, resist change and new ideas, only see their friends as worthy of their time and will change rules to avoid letting others get a say. I have seen this quite often in hobby organizations, not just flying clubs.