Rus: I have nothing against you and never have. I enjoy the repartee and you conduct yourself as a gent, even when you strongly disagree with some of what I say.

My issue with justme on the subject of military service is simple: Don’t sully the memory of those who’ve died to give you the right to express your opinions and the freedoms you take for granted. For him to demean the service of someone like Ex-SD, who did two tours in Vietnam, well, it’s beyond reprehensible and speaks to a complete lack of character and, more importantly, honor.

I took your comments in the light hearted way that they were meant. I always have. Don’t sweat it.

We used to have a great quote in one of our ready rooms when I was in the Army: “For those who fight for it, Freedom has a flavor the sheltered never know”.