Being a Veteran Is Not Enough

TL;DR

The article questions the notion that military service alone qualifies someone for elected office, citing historical examples and modern political trends.
It suggests that the decreasing commonality of military service may lead to an over-idealization of veterans, causing people to overlook other necessary qualifications or character flaws.
Several politicians are mentioned for potentially exaggerating or fabricating their military service records.
The piece emphasizes that skills required in the military do not directly translate to the skills needed for effective political leadership.
While military service demonstrates virtues like patriotism, it does not guarantee the other character traits or specific skills required for political office.

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