Dawn Moe wrote:
...Most service members are bright young people with the
potential for greatness.

Well, I was right there with you up to this point. You know
better.....and/or you should.....and/or you don't care....and/or you're
a liar.....and/or any number of other things. Regardless......pick any
combination you like.....it's horse****.

The military often serves as a transition into the
real world and provides some guidance while these kids mature enough to be
independent later in life.

Ah!.....back on track. Good.

Wolfgang
who knows that MOST people from any sample group (yeah, even engineers)
aren't particularly stupid......nor are they (yeah, even rocket
scientists.......or double-naught spies) particularly bright.