2007-12-21 19:09:01 · 11 answers · asked by sunny-d alright! 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Haha, thanks for the answers so far. The reason I ask, is I actually have ran into a veteran on the internet at some point who was getting mad that everyone was calling veterinarians "vets". So, it's not as crazy of a question as some of you might think.
2007-12-21 19:23:25 · update #1
Thats stupid, to get mad about that. Why not get mad at General Electric for not being a "real" General, or The Salvation Army for not being a "real" Army.
2007-12-22 04:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by jimmy s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't think of a reason why anyone would be offended. Obviously the individual you dealt with has some anger management issues he needs to handle.
Incidentally, what do you call a Veteran who's a veterinarian? Vet-squared?
2007-12-22 04:33:30 · answer #2 · answered by MP_doc 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it makes me angry! PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) kicking in! Must snipe people from bell towers with a .50 cal sniper rifle so that way they die no matter where the round hits! Actually, I don't care if you call me a vet. Just feel free to donate beer to my 'Give A Beer A Good Home This Holiday Season' campaign and all is forgiven.
2007-12-22 03:17:30 · answer #3 · answered by A55H0L3 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
being a vet myself, it doesnt bother me, I am used to everything being shortened. Like Meals ready to eat, or MRE's, or UCMJ, Uniform code of military justice. So to your question the answer is no, as long as you acknowlege us, thats all we ask.
2007-12-22 03:13:32 · answer #4 · answered by HeisMe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You ran into only one guy. I have never heard anyone complain or say anything about it until now. Sheeeesh!!!!
2007-12-22 03:57:01 · answer #5 · answered by mikk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive never heard of that but i can tell you as a veteran, it doesnt bother me one bit.
2007-12-22 03:17:09 · answer #6 · answered by 22steve5150 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do u get mad when instead of calling u kid...they call u,punk kid??...come on,use ur head and walk in their shoes and see how it feels to fight for your freedom and yet be emasculated by being known as a vet??..not so good,it is??...next time,have some respect,dammit!!!
2007-12-22 03:13:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've never heard of that happening before.
2007-12-22 03:12:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all.vet means older and experienced
2007-12-22 03:14:07 · answer #9 · answered by fatdadslim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are offended, i say "lighten up."
2007-12-22 03:18:55 · answer #10 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋