I got a personal invitation in the mail yesterday. Addressed to Ms. Christine Parker, it was unmistakably mine.
The invitation raved about all the reasons I was specially chosen for this very special honor. I am self-motivated, hard-working, adventurous, a world-traveler. In a word, awesome.
The invitation went on to describe the myriad benefits of accepting. I was tempted by the knowledge I would gain, experiences I would have, and long-term stability I would enjoy. Opportunities to travel, meet new people, learn about new cultures. I would be nuts to pass all this up.
Finally, the real sizzle came; the selling-point of selling-points. I would do more before the age of 30 than most people accomplish in a lifetime!
I had been invited to join the Navy.
Your tax dollars at work!
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