It is people like lynchie that cause this big problem and debate, I have NEVER said anything about not giving vets any preference, I think the state police system is fair and works great. I simply offered MY opinion and if any vets found it offensive, please PM me and address it. As far as those like lynchie who feel the need to address matters by trying to fuel the fire, I am not going to cause a debate....so drop it. This matter has been discussed on this board many times and nothing good has come out of it. Lynchie, my opinion as much as you dislike it, is the opinion of others who are in the same boat as me. I am frustrated and so are they, but thats life and we deal with it. Believe me, don't start the"freedom" talk, I lost someone close to me who served in Korea and came back with a few less body parts so I know first hand about what loss is. Next time, you have a problem address it to me, not the general public. Thank you.