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Originally Posted by Tasaio  Written like a true 1930s recruitment ad.
You sound younger than 18, so I'll explain why you're wrong. America is not the greatest country to have ever existed. Far from it, now. Your big talk is evidence of its weak education system.
Try reading "Freedom Under Siege" by Congressman Ron Paul--a man who, incidentally, I'm at odds with on other political issues. You mentioned the freedom to be whatever you want--an essential part of that freedom is the choice to refuse military service. America was founded by people trying to get away from governments running their lives.
I suggest that you speak with people that have actually served--in real wars, not training exercises. Forget everything the WW2 recreationists and weekend warriors tell you. Those make-believe soldiers are what I call "cowards".
I, for one, have family members who lived through--and served in--WW2.
You'll be surprised to learn that military service isn't everything it's made out to be. The Nazis, for instance, said nothing of the death camps they were running. The story sold to the German people was that they were "under attack".
The sad truth is that your response could very well belong to a young man living in Germany during WW2. Hopefully, as you take some high school history courses, you'll expand your horizons outside of Fox News, and learn how your great country works.
And if you are old enough to serve, then I must ask why you aren't in the military right now. How can you enjoy the benefits of citizenship, when your military has need of young men like yourself?
"To enjoy the benefits of being a citizen and then refusing to defend it, would be cowardly."
If you're old enough to defend it, then take your own advice. Go to Iraq and lend a hand. |
Thank you for the "You sound younger than 18,...". That was a lifetime ago. As far as talking to people who've seen war, I have. Some still alive, some just names on a wall. I have served and at my age I don't think I'm a viable candidate for service again.
My worldview is not a result of Fox News or MSNBC or CNN. It's a product of watching and learning over many, many years.
Whatever you may think, I stand by my previous post.
On edit: The 30's were before my time, but I think it's safe to say, recruitment ads were probably few and far between. One question: Is the anonymity the Internet offers, the reason people feel free to be rude and obnoxious to people who have different views? If you happen to be taking any high school courses
, don't take a course in debate. The grade would really hurt your GPA.