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just gonna say "no" for many of the reasons already stated.
Just simply put, civilian control of the military is one of the biggest reasons why we don't have a coupe everytime someone is elected. It's just what this country is founded upon.
Also, it would bar a great number of people from rising to the presidency, FDR in the wheelchair, for one..
I do, however, wish that you didn't have to be a gazillionaire (forest gump term) to run for office. I'm not saying you have to be, but it does seem to help. I can understand why it is that way, but at the same time, there are probably hundreds of people who 'could' serve very well as president but will never get the chance.
one last thing about lincoln in service...iirc, and my memory is kinda sketchy on this, but during his army time, he saw a scuffle with indians or mexicans that made him reconsider his active duty, so being a bit afraid of bloodshed is a good thing for some...
Also, just how great of a president was Grant...
then again, just how great of a president was Harding...
so cases could be made for or against military men in office, but i don't see it as a prereq of any form.
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