What has public service meant to you?

COL Lee Flemming — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 02:21:03 -0400

To have had the honor of serving my nation in both peace and war has given me a sense of ownership---a sense that I have done my part. I have invested blood, sweat, tears and family, but would do it all over again...without hesitation!

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 9:50 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:50:56 -0400

It depends on the public service sector. Military service is always the most honorable. Emergency services (Police, EMT, Fire) are right there with the military. Altruism in office, although noble, leads to corruption when party becomes more important than the people you are supposed to serve. Those that use political appointments and/or elections whether public office or government jobs for personal gain are scum.