“-—Even a few VFW’s but don’t expect to find any Romney or Huntsman family members...”
I have never been a mormon. My dad was raised mormon, but left it. His brother remained mormon.
My Dad came home from WWII with a purple heart (serious injury).
His brother served 27 years as an officer in the US Army, including at least two tours in Vietnam. His sil retired from the US Army, as well.
Romney does NOT equal all mormons.
I will defend their lifesyle, not their religious beliefs.
It wasn’t directed toward Mormons. Were it Massachusetts I’d be using names like Weld and Baker and Tissei; Florida would see names like Bush, Crist and Foley. The disgusting dearth of veterans amongst our GOP ‘leaders’ is only mitigated slightly by the even larger dearth among young people on the Left.
But you are not suggesting your father and uncle were typical either . Ever been to a missionary farewell ? Big blow outs , no ? Ever heard anyone suggest to a young man he should get active and right with the church so he could go on a mission and not get drafted ? Ever seen the confused look on that persons face when the young man said military service is my duty to country just like we learned in Scouts ? Ever seen so much as a don't let the door hit you in the keister(popular usage with Reagan and Mormons)when that young person shipped out for Viet Nam or any place hosting the current exchange of unpleaantries ? Utah has the lowest percentage of veterans of any state , ever wonder why ?