[7thson]

Basically, I do not see anything wrong with his response. Anyone that had the money to go to Yale obviously had more choices than the majority of those who went into the military. In my 18+ years in the Navy, I did not meet too many guys or gals who had an upper or basic middle class background that joined. The vast majority of those who enlisted had nothing else. Not to say that they were not smart or anything. This just did not have the resources to continue with school - even if they wanted to. I think a wife and kid is considered high priority and I respect Cheney more for his honesty. Also, I do not want you to think I am jumping on your case.

[deport]

I didn't think you were jumping. I was only trying to provide some context to the slander should they try to present it again this time... It won't fly but that doesn't mean they want use it if they can find a willing press to go along with it again.

[af_vet_rr]

I think a wife and kid is considered high priority and I respect Cheney more for his honesty.

I think most people ignore this, deliberately. As far as I can recall, going back to his Wyoming days, he has always been blunt and honest about this, unlike many other politicans. I believe he would have served if he was needed.