I'm sorry to tell you this, but anyone who follows the laws of the land, pays their taxes, etc; are just as much hero's as anyone who served in the Military! My brother served in Vietnam, for the Navy, you know what his job was? Playing Basketball!, and then he hurt his ankle and got discharged, because he couldn't play ball anymore! The REAL Hero's of the Battleship North Carolina are the school kids who went out, and collected penny's to bring it here. Give credit where it's due! Not to just ANY veteran!