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If you had ever told me my own boomer generation would produce this many idiots I would never have believed it.

I went to a high school that was 15 miles south of Berkeley. Rachel Maddow also graduated from the school, albeit 10-12 years after me.

It was woke, before woke was even thought of. On April 1, 1972, I received my letter awarding me a 4 year Army ROTC scholarship. I was able to choose from over 300 colleges and universities, and the Army would pay all of my academic expenses.

When the word got out, I was a pariah on campus. Although I was never spit on, I was the target of verbal abuse and derision. Teachers told me to my face how "disappointed" they were with my decision.

The joke was on them: I graduated from Gonzaga with zero student debt and served as an Air Defense Artillery officer in Germany and Fort Bliss.

I have never attended a HS reunion, never had the desire. I shook the dust off my boots and never returned. Conversely, I've attended several college reunions, and have stayed in touch with several classmates.

Last summer, I reconnected with an old Army buddy. We got together for the first time in over 40 years. I was best man at his wedding, too.

I haven't spoken with him about "Command Sergeant Major" Walz. He's not deserving of any respect compared to the NCOs that I served with.