If there is a different reaction to veterans vs. non-veterans, that would point to a system which is not objective. Either everyone is covered by the same rules or there is an issue. As moderators have pointed out in the past, often issues need to be pointed out before they are aware of them.
I am looking at the current comments. It is irregardless of whatever has happened with anyone in prior postings. I am not saying who is right or wrong, just that maybe a private conversation would be better.