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Date Posted: 16:07:48 12/24/06 Sun
Author: CM>^.,.^< equally proud of her three "Doctor" bros, one PhD and two MD's
Subject: Just re-read the question. If they're in uniform, it would be down right insulting to call them Mr/Miss/Ms. I've also never "gotten" why a PhD isn't "doctor" outside of work when an MD is. They spend as many years getting the degree, they are entitled to the respect it garners. I guess it's just one more way the for the "plain speaking" sorts to put down those they consider the "elites" (and they are not using the term as a compliment).
In reply to: CM>^.,.^< 's message, "Not really. We get lots of mail addressed to Captain and Mrs. It's a courtesy--it takes a lot of years to earn those stripes. It's the same as military officers off base. It's a courtesy to use someone's rank, especially if they are an 05 or over. Same with retired. They are still (senior officers) addressed by their rank--although most, in all cases will say, "Call me Joe."" on 15:56:20 12/24/06 Sun


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