Huggy, you see, the point here, it's not a con and the fact remains if you are as well traveled as you say you are then then you should know that the very same standards that applied in the past apply today when it comes to serving in the US Military. I suppose it's how you gather your life experiences as to how you come to appreciate those who have sacrificed for you to exercise the Freedoms you have enjoyed. I have never once claimed to be better than any other American when it comes to love of country. However, I will say that when it comes to knowing which Americans have sense of purpose, duty, courage, and a deep willingness to serve a cause greater than themselves I clearly know the difference.