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I am also disturbed about the attempt on his life, and I agree that this episode does not necessarily show Trump's fitness for the stresses of battle. There are many things that make a person a good warrior aside from not showing fear. Even if he had not dodged the draft, his behavior has not been that of a "team player," which is necessary in a combat situation.

The way he has spoken about some of his generals is worrisome; he does not seem to realize that there are cultural protocols within the military which help it to stay unified and. When I think of Trump, "self-discipline" is not the first word that comes to mind. There are things I like about Trump -- and I think another Biden term would be disastrous -- but I also think it's important to stay clear-eyed about peoples' strengths and weaknesses.

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