"iBoaterer" wrote in message
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I can't speak for Harry, but not everyone who decided not to serve was
a
coward.

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I don't consider people who did not serve in the military as being
cowards. Other than in world wars, a very small percentage of the
population serves in the military, Peace Corps or other service
capacities.

What I don't appreciate about Harry's comments (although he always
deflects criticism by qualifying his statements, then repeating the
same ones over and over again) is that those who *did* serve are
somehow the dregs of society who lack in intelligence, education or
ability to make their way in civilian life. It simply isn't true.
The vast majority of veterans served either two or four years and then
returned to civilian life to pursue successful careers. Harry also
often repeats his claim that those who served in Vietnam were
motivated by a desire to "slaughter" defenseless people.

What Harry represents is someone who worshipped the world of academia,
as if the number of degrees you earn is an indicator of your success,
intelligence and social stature. His circle of "close friends" is
made up of like-minded people, and it becomes somewhat of a mutual
admiration society.

It's not uncommon. I've seen it represented many times in my life
experiences. My only gripe is for those who think they are somehow
superior to the rest of the people in the world.

On 9/10/2013 9:26 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


"iBoaterer" wrote in message
...


I can't speak for Harry, but not everyone who decided not to serve was a
coward.

------------------------------------

I don't consider people who did not serve in the military as being
cowards. Other than in world wars, a very small percentage of the
population serves in the military, Peace Corps or other service capacities.

What I don't appreciate about Harry's comments (although he always
deflects criticism by qualifying his statements, then repeating the same
ones over and over again) is that those who *did* serve are somehow the
dregs of society who lack in intelligence, education or ability to make
their way in civilian life. It simply isn't true. The vast majority of
veterans served either two or four years and then returned to civilian
life to pursue successful careers. Harry also often repeats his claim
that those who served in Vietnam were motivated by a desire to
"slaughter" defenseless people.

What Harry represents is someone who worshipped the world of academia,
as if the number of degrees you earn is an indicator of your success,
intelligence and social stature. His circle of "close friends" is made
up of like-minded people, and it becomes somewhat of a mutual admiration
society.

It's not uncommon. I've seen it represented many times in my life
experiences. My only gripe is for those who think they are somehow
superior to the rest of the people in the world.






harry only says what he feels will get a response out of you. You could
stop it in one post if you wanted...

"skin a cat" wrote in message ...


harry only says what he feels will get a response out of you. You
could
stop it in one post if you wanted...

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Why? It's a civil discussion or debate, representing different
points of view. It's not like either of us are exchanging vile,
vulgar comments about wives or family members in an attempt to score
"points".

On 9/10/13 9:57 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


"skin a cat" wrote in message ...


harry only says what he feels will get a response out of you. You could
stop it in one post if you wanted...

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Why? It's a civil discussion or debate, representing different points
of view. It's not like either of us are exchanging vile, vulgar
comments about wives or family members in an attempt to score "points".


Must be because I misspent a lot of my teen youth chasing down those
Amity chicks...

On 9/10/2013 9:57 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


"skin a cat" wrote in message ...


harry only says what he feels will get a response out of you. You could
stop it in one post if you wanted...

---------------------------

Why? It's a civil discussion or debate, representing different points
of view. It's not like either of us are exchanging vile, vulgar
comments about wives or family members in an attempt to score "points".

I guess you get to set your bars where you like... The way harry, kevin,
and don talk about military service and veterans is as vulgar to me as
anything I have ever said.. Quite frankly, I find your repeated response
to such nonsense, repulsive...But like I said, you get to set your own
bars...

On Tuesday, 10 September 2013 11:10:03 UTC-3, skin a cat wrote:
On 9/10/2013 9:57 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:





"skin a cat" wrote in message ...





harry only says what he feels will get a response out of you. You could

stop it in one post if you wanted...



---------------------------



Why? It's a civil discussion or debate, representing different points

of view. It's not like either of us are exchanging vile, vulgar

comments about wives or family members in an attempt to score "points".



I guess you get to set your bars where you like... The way harry, kevin,

and don talk about military service and veterans is as vulgar to me as

anything I have ever said.. Quite frankly, I find your repeated response

to such nonsense, repulsive...But like I said, you get to set your own

bars...


What are you blathering about MiniMan?
The only veterans I might ridicule are a certain handful in here and it has little to do with whatever military service they may or may not have provided.

True North wrote:
On Tuesday, 10 September 2013 11:10:03 UTC-3, skin a cat wrote:
On 9/10/2013 9:57 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:

"skin a cat" wrote in message ...
harry only says what he feels will get a response out of you. You could
stop it in one post if you wanted...
---------------------------
Why? It's a civil discussion or debate, representing different points
of view. It's not like either of us are exchanging vile, vulgar
comments about wives or family members in an attempt to score "points".


I guess you get to set your bars where you like... The way harry, kevin,

and don talk about military service and veterans is as vulgar to me as

anything I have ever said.. Quite frankly, I find your repeated response

to such nonsense, repulsive...But like I said, you get to set your own

bars...

What are you blathering about MiniMan?
The only veterans I might ridicule are a certain handful in here and it has little to do with whatever military service they may or may not have provided.

True. You follow your lame leader.

In article ,
says...

On 9/10/2013 9:57 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


"skin a cat" wrote in message ...


harry only says what he feels will get a response out of you. You could
stop it in one post if you wanted...

---------------------------

Why? It's a civil discussion or debate, representing different points
of view. It's not like either of us are exchanging vile, vulgar
comments about wives or family members in an attempt to score "points".

I guess you get to set your bars where you like... The way harry, kevin,
and don talk about military service and veterans is as vulgar to me as
anything I have ever said.. Quite frankly, I find your repeated response
to such nonsense, repulsive...But like I said, you get to set your own
bars...

I take it by "kevin" you mean me, so therefore, what have *I* said bad
about the military and those who've served?