<p>Yes, I agree that this is exactly what he is saying. My question is why does this matter one iota. Society lives by certain customs, rules, and regulations as to what is ‘right’ and what is ‘wrong’. To somehow determine that one is contributing more than their fair share to the well being of this society and, thusly, deserve special treatment, is wrong. Lt. Calley, in Vietnam, over 40 years ago, probably thought he deserved special consideration. A few year later, breaking into some apartments, our President thought that the rules and regulations of normal society did not apply to him. To assume oneself above the law or worhty of special consideration just because they are doing the job which they agreed to do is what I do not understand. Argue the policy on the basis of its merit, not that he deserves it because his fellow classmates are doing the brunt of the fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. One does ones duty because it is the right thing to do, not to expect special favors from society.</p>