Trump's statement about being captured doesn't make John a hero may need some discussion. Does the fact Johnnie got rid of his wife and recruited a show piece make him a hero. Does the fact that he was captured and in effect out of the war make him a hero?
Do we have to consider Earnst a hero because she was in a theater of battle, but never in battle?
Do we have to co consider the Marine who lost both legs to a mine a hero?
I think we do.
Weather you were drafted or enlisted, you placed your personal health and live in a position of risk, this should make you a hero.