My old man served in 2 wars (Korea and Viet-Nam) as a Combat Infantry Rifleman, wounded 7 times total................he did not have any PTSD!
We were raised to look at a person for his merits and accomplishments, not the amount of money he made, or what color his skin was, or race. and this was in the late 50's and 60's...............when life was real rough for people who were different from the Anglos.
Do what is right, even if everyone doesn't like that idea. (i.e. Lie, cheat or steal) "Better to be known as a Dumb-@ss, that a liar, etc, etc, etc.....)
Nothing is impossible and once you start - don't quit
And anyone under the age of 24 is a friggin' Dumb-A$$ Know-it-all!