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Originally Posted by offkey
As an Army veteran I don't think we veterans should be treated any differently than anyone else. We did our duty, and I am proud that I was able too do so, and to be counted as an old soldier. But I never have felt we deserve any more than anyone else. Except for the GI bill which was earned.
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Most of us went on to become very productive and contributing members of society without expecting any special treatment. As a whole, veterans are well prepared to handle the discipline of a job, such as showing up on time, taking orders, and getting things done as needed. In other words, we grew up, largely as a result of being in the military.
I suspect those veterans expecting special treatment of any kind are a small minority, and discussions such as this thread tend to focus on, and magnify that minority so the perceptions don't always mirror the reality.
Tony