Editor,
This letter is in response to Brian Fejer's opinion, which appeared in the Aug. 23 issue of the Daily Lobo. The military has not lowered its standards. I don't know how Fejer even thought of it. I'm a private first class in the Army, and standards are higher than ever. People with past criminal history cannot be recruited. On top of that, any members who are convicted in military court of rape, any hate crime or murder will be breaking rocks the rest of their lives in jail.
To lump all military personnel together like that is wrong. Many of the men and women in the armed forces are law-abiding people who want to make an honorable living. We take care of our people.
If Fejer feels like there is still a problem, he should join up and help fix it himself instead of complaining to other people. I joined up to make a difference, and I use my strength for protection, not harm.
Clinton Dow
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