Agreed, Dark Future.
As for a lack of respect, it’s my respect for other human beings, regardless of the outfit they’re wearing, that is important. I am not rude to police officers, members of the military, or politicians, but I certainly don’t think they’re inherently “better” than me. What my children were taught is to be courteous to everyone and to always respect themselves first. I guess our family philosophy is more, “If something does NOT feel right, don’t do it.”
It’s interesting how my desire not to impose my will on others is seen by some as a terrible thing. It’s interesting how my sympathy for members of the military who are forever damaged by the quest to enrich others with oil and power is seen as something unpatriotic.
But that’s the joy of a forum. We all get to have our own opinions. It’s important to respect that too.