I interrupt the contrast series for another timely Mormon Moment. Thanks again to Rob for a well written piece, I am happy to share with my audience.
During my senior year in high school, the U.S. Army made some significant efforts to recruit me. I never understood their interest, as I was an avowed coward and about as physically imposing as a librarian. I assumed that if Uncle Sam wanted me, the Cold War was a lost cause. Still, I was tempted by some of their overtures, mostly because of the financial advantages it would give me for college.
I approached my mentor (the debate coach…seriously, I never was soldier material) and asked him what he thought about it. He laughed at loud, and then told me I would have a one-word problem in the military. I asked him what he meant. He said that my problem was the word “why.” He predicted that the first time I was ordered to do some meaningless task, I would ask why, and I wouldn’t stop asking until they discharged or…
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