I once asked why he didn't go join up, since he's constantly drooling over military equipment magazines and weapons and stuff. He gave some excuse about how his bad eyes wouldn't allow him to do the job he wanted (fighter pilot, of course). Probably better for society that way, given his often times abrasive, trigger happy, shoot-em-all personality.

As for being beaten down? Not him. He's got an opinion, doesn't care who likes it, and is more than happy to share it, asked or not.