You have two conversations crossed up in your mind.
My 7,000,000 number and the huge costs involved was in reply to the idea of compulsory service for all. That was a totally different topic from the discussion of service required for voting privileges.
I don't blame you. It would be nice to talk to my Dad and Mother. I wish I could.
They told me it would take three years to get over it. It was a lie. I never will.
They told me it would take three years to get over it. It was a lie. I never will.
Yeah. Mine are both up there in years, I doubt very seriously I'll be able to for much longer.
I know it never goes away, but I'm given to understand that it becomes more tolerable with time.