That was one of my other questions for later. Should we have a reverse onus, then, for the hiring of veterans, such that if they apply for the job and are genuinely qualified, we have to prove why someone else was chosen?
It goes back to your question. You mentioned that the manager had it down to the veteran and two others, and that he went with his gut check. With priority hiring, if all three are equal, why would a hiring manager even have to consult you or go for a gut check if he was qualified?