[delacoert]

I am a Northwestern Alumnus, an ROTC graduate, and a commissioned officer in the United States Army.

Although my response is weak in comparison to your service (and that of all others who have served honorably), thank you for you service.

I wish I could adequately explain my outrage to statements like the one we are discussing.

All I can say is that the ranks of officers in the US military are filled with highly intelligent and honorable men. That is my testimony as civilian who has had more than one occasion to make such a judgment.

[StAthanasiustheGreat]

Thank you.

Remember though, we all play are part in different way and no part is better than the other. They are all essential.

[El Gato]

All I can say is that the ranks of officers in the US military are filled with highly intelligent and honorable men

Many of the enlisted types are no slouches either. Especially the career NCOs. One the first, and most important, things they teach cadets (ROTC, Academy or OCS) is to listen to your senior NCOs. They know whereof they speak.