One of the things we've always admired about the fluid nature of American society is the way it allows the best men and ideas to float to the top. Of course, horse biscuits float too, but in the free marketplace of ideas, they are quickly winnowed. The idea of floating to the top implies that some, if not most, of the best men start with humble beginnings, and some of the best ideas for weapons and tools come from grunt level-from Gis and mechanics and firefighters and cops who know what they need.
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