MINDSET OR ATTITUDE?

In a conversation with a friend recently, the subject of serving in the military came up. I was offended by my friends apparent disdain for persons who serve in the military as if military service suggested a sort of “low level mentality”.

Later, as I thought back over this exchange, I realized that there are several people in our circle of friends who appear to have a similar mindset. I honestly do not and cannot understand this thought process. However, in retrospect, it seems to me that this is the thought process of the elite Democrats. If this should turn out to be true, then are we headed for a complete break down in the defense of our country as the current political climate relating to the war on terrorism and the conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan would suggest?

In my mind, the upcoming election will be a major turning point for our country. The question before us seems to be whether those of us who cherish our freedoms and our way of life will be sacrificed by the mindset of those who would believe as my friend seemed to suggest, that defending our country is beneath their social status. It is difficult to comprehend that we have reached this low level of thought, but I am beginning to wonder.