The Military is a "Sacred Cow"

Since we no longer have a universal draft, most people have no direct contact with those in the military. The military is no longer represented in all parts of the nation; the military come predominantly from rural areas and the South. Politicians no longer routinely have a history in the military. At the same time, words from celebrities and politicians give praise to the military as those who are chosen to provide us our national security.

Richard Cohen rightly is critical of this phenomenon that does damage to our military as well as our nation that has distorted its role at our nation's peril.