As a Navy clinical psychologist assigned to a Marine operational unit , I was authorized to wear their uniform . The corporal rolled forward in his wheelchair and shook my hand firmly . " You have no idea how great it is to see that uniform , ma'am , " he said with a grin .
Why was the corporal seated ?
- Because he could n't be bothered to get up .
 - Because he was in a position of authority .
 - Because he had gotten there a while ago .
 - Because he had lost the use of his legs .


Because he had lost the use of his legs .