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On Hardball, you likened her flouncing to that of a departing Starbucks' employee's. You know, it may be true that Starbucks' employees don't stay around all that long, but they count amongst those that don't get a hell of a respect these days, that count amongst those that are (to many) jokes owing to the nature of their profession, not just because of what they make of their profession.
It is probably best to avoid likening those we love to hate most, to people working at minimum wage jobs. We don't want to contribute to a cultural sphere which cues our "untouchables" to seriously consider military service, just so they can finally find themselves employed in something that guarantees them respectful handling. We don't want to be in a position where we really do now have the blood of some of society's weakest, most vulnerable, on our hands.
