[Yogafist]

Are we obligated to begin conversations about him with, “I respect his service but...” Like we are with McCain?

[Olog-hai]

Details are required before respect can be assessed, I thought. (Cf. John Kerry)

[Pentagon Leatherneck]

While we don’t like to be called “ex Marines” in Johnson’s case I prefer that term. “Former Marine” refers to those of us who took the oath and lived by the slogan “Semper Fidel’s.” Since he did not meet those criteria, I call him ex-Marine.

TC

[NorthMountain]

Are we obligated to begin conversations about him with, “I respect his service but...” Like we are with McCain?

I don't say that about McCain, either ... John Glenn permanently inoculated me against that silliness.