A brief American History lesson for those who were busy passing notes in class: Since the founding of our glorious country, decisions about who can serve in our military have always been made by those who they don't affect, which has been tragic and unfortunate for the minorities in this nation who are fast becoming the majority. Early in the Civil War, Blacks/African Americans/Negroes/(whatever term is non-offensive to you and appropriate for the time period), although more willing than the white population to fight, were banned from military service. When the Union (Northern) Army started running out of "bodies" (as... Continue reading