Military - June 2006

Sure, many veterans back in the times of the Revolutionary War and the Civil War fought for American ideals and really wanted to protect their country. But, today, most soldiers are not out there for altruistic reasons or lofty goals. They are out there to earn money for college or because they couldn't find another job that paid as well. Why isn't this the same as the guy working for the government as a janitor, for example? The janitor is there to earn money and he is providing a vital service to the country, just the same as soldiers.

This is not meant to bash those men and women who choose the career path of a soldier. I think that they are vital to the operation of our country. I just don't understand why they are lavished with more praise than anyone else that provides a good service to the country.

2006-06-26 15:29:09 · 29 answers · asked by Princess 5

i think so. it is disrespect to America and to those who fought and died for it to fly high.

2006-06-26 15:11:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-26 14:54:52 · 21 answers · asked by hotchica6119 1

I asked a similar question befor , didn't get the answer I wanted .

2006-06-26 14:41:17 · 7 answers · asked by ajax_spaid 2

2006-06-26 14:26:36 · 9 answers · asked by ash 2

i just have to know

2006-06-26 13:18:22 · 11 answers · asked by yukon_tom 2

How are you going to keep American citizens safe if you do not want to fight? If there is another person out there that wants to kill you, do you really think that talking to them will change their mind? I don't understand why some people think that others have the right to hate us and the right to kill us. Just having the idea of killing or planning to kill someone should cause you to lose your right to live free like everyone else. It isn't worth it to give someone like that a chance - one time is all they need to wipe out innocent people. Why can't America support the war on terror? These people obviously do not want to talk if they are hiding out or bombing our country. Would you be willing to fight someone that wants to kill you, one on one, in order to keep your right to live and breathe? If not, then someone else must do it for you. How else can you keep America safe?

2006-06-26 13:07:56 · 12 answers · asked by classical_maniac101 3

2006-06-26 12:21:12 · 5 answers · asked by stunston 2

2006-06-26 11:53:27 · 15 answers · asked by michaelsexton1984 2

* is it hard to get in the Coast Guard?
* i'm interested in being a Machinery Technician, will they teach me or do i have to have experience already?
* How does the Coast Guard uniforms look?
* Do they carry guns?
* Do they travel?
* Do they have bases like the other branches?
* What kind of career can i get if i choose to be a Machinery Technician?

I will appreciate if u answer all the questions..Thank you!

2006-06-26 11:35:05 · 1 answers · asked by Smiles_187 2

2006-06-26 11:34:39 · 13 answers · asked by thefourthhorseman2u 2

I'm seriously considering joining the service, and just don't know if I want the four year active duty and four year reserves contracts that the marines just offerd me. I'm going to be twenty one if I join and just don't want to 25 going back to college and 28 by the time I get graduate from college. Are their two year contracts for any of the armed forces?

2006-06-26 11:27:18 · 12 answers · asked by mrmaltvinegar 1

As of late more headlines have been popping up about the missile capabilities of North Korea. More and more people seem to think North Korea as going to send some kind of attack on someone. My question is can a war with large scale weapons really exist. Honestly we have never gone to war with a country who had the capability to launch a nuclear bomb. Do nuclear weapons keep us in an ongoing cold war? Kind of a hostile peace.

2006-06-26 11:18:36 · 11 answers · asked by paddy 1

I wanna join the Navy, is it fast to upgrade your rank?
I heard Air Force is the slowest out of all, is that true?

2006-06-26 11:07:02 · 15 answers · asked by Smiles_187 2

going into the army...is it a good idea? Can we live with him?

2006-06-26 11:04:35 · 18 answers · asked by ash 2

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House confirmed on Monday that the top U.S. military commander in Iraq has drafted a plan for withdrawing American troops.

2006-06-26 11:01:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 4'11" and 17 years old. I weigh 105 pounds. I'm going to enlist by the end of this week, if not month. I'm starting running right now. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments about Drill Instructors or Physical Training?

2006-06-26 10:50:24 · 11 answers · asked by Zero the Artist 2

Would you're time in service still benefit you?

2006-06-26 10:33:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-26 10:32:18 · 17 answers · asked by Rose L 2

The Army and Navy are just average. What do you think?

2006-06-26 10:29:01 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are they too weak or something?
Have they even ever faught in a war before?

2006-06-26 10:16:27 · 17 answers · asked by B Z 4

whats the most dangerous place in IRAQ lately?

2006-06-26 10:07:01 · 6 answers · asked by sweetgirl 1

Where were they before we were attacked. We still had troups.

2006-06-26 10:04:36 · 11 answers · asked by flyingsquirrelnuts2008 2

I want to join the army, how long will it take to be sent some where after i go through the 9 1/2 weeks basic training how much time will I have after that to be home or how does that work after im done with training? Is it better to serve 4 years , Im really wanting to serve 2 yrs ? How does the process work after Im done with the basic training? Thanks

2006-06-26 09:35:49 · 19 answers · asked by think_20 2

Whats it like? How is Tucson?

2006-06-26 09:32:58 · 2 answers · asked by Tamzyn 2

graduate in 2009, want to go in on the Air Force ROTC scholarship, please tell all, Especially af vets and af pilot or future af pilots

2006-06-26 09:32:31 · 12 answers · asked by Future Gold Wing Holder 1

Some uninformed warmongers people say" We have an obligation to the world community to spread Democracy throughout the world" So I ask this..." when are we going to send troops into North Korea and China? How about Iran"?

2006-06-26 09:16:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-26 09:07:23 · 9 answers · asked by T 2

why???????

2006-06-26 08:56:19 · 18 answers · asked by JCCCMA 3

2006-06-26 08:47:18 · 26 answers · asked by softdrop99 1