“I did not say that, 1% of the population is made up of veterans.”
I did not say you said that.
My point is the opposite, in fact. To rephrase, you are the exception to the rule that the bulk of the 47% are free-riding.
(Keep in mind, I am not a native English speaker. I am sorry if I am confusing.)
Very few vets retire, I believe the average is two tours of active duty (6 to 8 years). Many of our WWII, Korean and Vietnam vets did not even seek disability until later in life. There are free riders in society, in essence I am one, but I paid into society before I reached this point. The onerous free riders are the ones who have never contributed at all and still demand society care for them. Obama’s policies, are pandering to that group. By lumping all retirees, disabled and vets with the welfare queens, drug addicts and perpetually poor, he provides cover for his redistribution of wealth.