By the way, if merit were on military service alone, then Carter would have been a better choice than Reagan. That alone pokes holes in the argument.
The reference to Perry’s veteran status was to counter the claim that Perry hates his country and will do something to harm it. I noted that he was the only veteran in the race.
(Ron Paul is a vet too, but OB-GYNs at Willford Hall don’t count (-; Although I am sure that Ron Paul loves his country too).
I live in an area heavily populated by former military. Some of the biggest crooks I have ever encountered are retired officers. NWIH does Rick Perry or anybody else get an integrity pass based on that criteria alone.
From what I have seen of the special treatment given his cronies alone, I'd say Perry's moral compass cracked a long time ago.