I too am not very political and tend to be a centerist at heart with a slight lean one way or another depending on the subject. Had many friends die in VN but could never figure out why so that's one of my hot spots. Extremeist view tend to hurt people one way or another. God bless your soldier and all soldiers everywhere!
I didn't have much trouble with SC but luckily my hands are steady and all I had to do is practice, practice, practice. Also tried in on some males before I cut them to get the hang of it. Not hard enough and it pops back into place in quick order. I just feel for that little "crunch" that tells me I have broken the outer part. No more, no less and NO finger nails allowed! LOL!