On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 17:05:23 +0000, Charlie Self wrote:

You really don't get it. Wayne was never in the military. He had a 4 year
earache or some such.

He wasn't a liberal, but that's no reason to demean him. He most
certainly attempted to enlist at the start of WWII, but was turned down
for a shoulder injury, age (34) and family status (4 children). He did
all he could to support the military through the USO and other efforts.
He was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for his efforts.

-Doug