I served in the military. I’m a voter. These dual roles are emphasized by the fact that Veterans Day will take place three days after the election next month. In a convoluted way, I spent my time in Vietnam and in other duty stations so that we could hold an election on Nov. 8. With this in mind, I’m half thinking I wasted my tour. There are many reasons men and women enlist. Some of mine were altruistic, but I can see that my joining the armed forces had to do with defending a way of life. Wearing the uniform...