You know what — that really bothers me.
I served with any number of solidly, loyally, patriotic Mormons, so I know there’s no religious impediment to service. Mormons are not pacifists.
I served with troops from Michigan and those from Massachusetts. I know there’s no state impediment to service.
Believe it or not, I served with a few who came from the upper crust. There’s no economic impediment to service.
It bothers me that not one Romney has been in the military. Not one. Five sons and critical times for the nation, and not one saw fit to serve...not even in the National Guard.
I’m willing to be corrected if one of the 6 did serve.
Mormoms spend a year or two in foreigh missionary work, so perhaps those two years are looked on in a similar way that others may look on Peace Corps or Americorps or other volunteer work, that is not military.
Did you serve during the Clinton years? I wonder what the enlistment rate was then.