"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.