[the_doc]

Your post missed the point--except insofar as you conceded that your language was inappropriate.

Now, given that you have conceded that point, why do I dare to say that you have missed the overall point? It's because you have accused me of being snotty, whereas I was merely saying--correctly, of course--that your attitude is needlessly negative.

[mattdono]

but based on my respect for our military--which certainly has earned my respect.)

Your initial post clearly implied that I had no respect for the military. That characterization is not warranted, period.

was merely saying--correctly, of course

Yeah, that's not snotty.