Mr Tom is a veteran but does he want to be treated any different? Does he want the best seat in the house with free bottle of wine because of his veteran status? Don't get me wrong, all my respect goes to anyone who puts his life on the line for a noble casue and I do believe that we are taking a lot of things in our life for granted not even thinking twice that maybe freedom I enjoy today was not my birth right but something earned by people like Mr Tom with their blood. There is an iffy line between showing respect and being over attentive. Maybe Mr Tom is not making big deal out of his vetaran status. He did what he had to do but it is over. Again I don't know the exact cirumstances about your rant and where it came from.

I will say it that artificial inflation of ones past actions will have a negative aspect on their life. Yes Mr. Tom should be respected. Yes Mr Tom should be given privilages and be helped. He should get his seat first, he should be greeted and
extended courtesy of managment but it all has to be done naturally. Going out with hymhs and fanfares just because Mr Tom showed up is not a good idea.

Matt