Originally Posted by caloso
Don't think it's a silly notion at all. I know quite a few folks in the military and they generally signed up out of a sense of service to their country. They're good people, I'm sure you are too. But I've got no respect for their commander in chief. And it continually surprises me that military folks have any at all for him. Just baffles me.
Many probably confuse respect for the office vs. respect for the office holder. Although I wonder how many felt the same way when the previous President was in office. I guess they weren't confused then.
One should respect the President, and the Commander-In-Chief, in tribute to the office. That is separate from one's opinion of the individual holding office, or of that individual's competancy for that office.
I'll agree with zapper on at least one thing, this thread has strayed far from the original point and is getting very political. I have very strong political views, but am trying to keep them out of the bike forums. At this point, I too am leaving this thread...