Hey, We're No longer "Arrogant and Intolerant"

Our Dear Mr. Arkin from this and this must have gotten a real spankin' to cave like he does here,
but he still doesn't quite get it as shown by these words...

Mercenary, of course, is an insult and pejorative, and it does not accurately describe the condition of the American soldier today. I sincerely apologize to anyone in the military who took my words literally.

"...who took my words literally."

I see. He meant "mercenary"as a compliment.