Re: A quick question...is this Phil Allison guy for real?

"Joe L" <I'm@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Just an observation, but why are such a large percentage of the wacko's
on 
> NG's former military? 
>

I think it's more a case of wackos finding it necessary to mention
their service, as a way to bolster their perceived credibility. There's
a total wack job in my area who is an habitual writer of letters to
the editor of the local papers. He constantly makes mention of his
status as an ex Marine, even when the topic is totally unrelated. 
His pet peeves are immigrants, acceptance of gays, and is a
proponent of book banning in schools. IOW, a total wack job.

Then, there's folks like me. I was drafted in 1968. The US Army
thought I was too much of a "wacko" and let me go. It was all
planned by me, and basically an act. But, I managed to outsmart
them, and avoid a trip to SE Asia. So, it doesn't bother me if they
considered me a wacko. I saw most of them as such.


-- 
Steve <snip> McQ