I have nothing against our military men and women - i sincerely appreciate the job they do and the risks they take for our American way of life - freedom, safety, and standard of living. When I see one, I thank him/her for their service. I would give one a deal on a website. Etc etc.
however, stats are stats. Military is public sector and more people of disadvantage join, then of advantage. beach Bum, you can turn this into an emotional whinefest about "your cousin's friend's uncle is a brilliant man, and HE's in the military!", but the numbers won't change.
I'm not labeling anyone as anything. I'm pointing at the total macro group as compared to medicine, law, CS, engineering, or the other top sectors requiring mental capacity. The most brilliant people go into these fields. period. Like it, cry about it and turn it into a repub/dem issue if you want. But it's the truth - more brilliant people go to high level private sector.