Has a policeman served his country? Has a corrections officer served his country? These are guys on the frontline everyday protecting Americans HERE from people who terrorize, kill, rape, rob, maime and mug. Service in military is proud and honorable, but, hardly THEE only service one performs for one's country.
After seeing the medals and citations bestowed upon the likes of John Kerry and some other military personel, I wish they hadn't served!
I agree, military service or lack of it should not be the threshold or the barrier to the White House.