[xsrdx]

Most likely they seek to exclude military because military personnel are subject to deployment, and thus can typically break their lease without notice or penalty by law.

The incentive here was probably financial, not cultural.

[SheLion]

The incentive here was probably financial, not cultural.

Oh, I understand that. But to single out our military in this manner in these days and times is just outlandish.

Plus, like I said, what poor military family could even afford such places.

[caltrop]

The incentive is cultural, not commercial. I used to live in a high priced NY apartment and wore my uniform to weekend drills. You should have seen some of the horrified looks I got from some of my neighbors.