No one forced them to join. It seems that they know about the war when they join and then they want to pick and choose what they do. Our military does not work that way. You become government property until you finish you obligation, retire, or get discharged with less that honorable conditions.
2006-06-22 16:54:30 · 15 answers · asked by gun grunt 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
if they are enlisted, they should spend the remainder of their obligation in the brig. if they are a officer, they should be stripped of their rank and and also locked in a brig for the duration of the war or crises, then they should be made to repay what their degree would be worth if they got it from a 4 year university back to the government.
2006-06-22 17:11:59 · answer #1 · answered by City slicker 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
You're right, no one did force anyone to join the military...that's why it's called the "all volunteer force". The benefits offered to military personnel are there as an incentive to join and should be denied when someone suddenly decides change their minds.
Having said that, after 911 there was a fervor of sentiment that we all needed to do something to "strike a blow for freedom", and while I applaud those who joined, there are always those who get "caught up" in the moment. Then, when the reality begins to sink in...well let's just say that not everyone is suited to join "the honorable profession of arms".
I do not believe people who join the military should be given a revolving door to leave through just because they've decided ... "I don't want to go". That's where the general and dishonorable discharges come into play. Add to the fact that recruiters are suppose to ensure each person signing on the dotted line has read the contract - people have no excuse for backing out.
2006-06-23 00:41:10 · answer #2 · answered by dragonfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person in the military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) have the basic and primary responsibility to defend this country and the Constitution - one option of doing this is going to war. When you join the military, you have entered into a contract with the government. You can't just change your mind because you don't like the military anymore or don't want to go to Iraq. Our military is an all volunteer force. No one is compelled to go. This individual should have known that he had a very good chance of going to Iraq and must play by the rules. Otherwise, he could face a court marshal and end up going to jail.
2006-06-23 00:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by Coach D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This problem is wider spread in our military than ever. Not with certainty I dare to say that at least 50 % of the new recruits enter a contract with the military specifically for the benefits without really considering the impact of the contract they are signing. Most of them do not have the necessary life experience or mental capacity to even relate to the wording of the contract they sign with the military. The recruits are not to be blamed! The recruiters do not lure them with patriotism - instead they flash money and benefits at them. If your foundation is weak how can you expect your pillars to be strong???
2006-06-23 00:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by vetofus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should get at least 10 years in Leavenworth. It is understood when you join the military you might go to combat. Period. It is rather intrinsic that military and war kind of go together.
Wanting a free ride doesn't cut it, you can't have the benefits and thumb your nose at the obligations.
2006-06-23 00:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by JFra472449 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every mention of following orders in the UCMJ uses the phrase “Lawful Orders”, Especial Officer are suppose to be able to think on their own. If they truly believe the war to be unlawful, then they have a duty not to go. If they are just to chicken to go, then they are more of an oxygen-using, carbon-producing waste than anyone is.
2006-06-23 21:49:04 · answer #6 · answered by H. Hornblower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree with statements above but in addition for those that decide to leave without finishing their obligation they should be made to pay restitution. All insurance, college fees and training cost should be taking from all future tax returns until fully refunded.
2006-06-23 07:07:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that a lot of this is coming up because the Deserters and draft dodger's were all pardoned after Vietnam so people think it is OK to take money from the government and not stick to your side of the bargain.
2006-06-23 02:19:37 · answer #8 · answered by MP US Army 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All benefits should stop and a less than honorable discharge granted. Have a nice life.
2006-06-22 23:59:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...it's far worse than refusing the draft if there was one. i can accept someone having objections to a war...but not after you've made a committment to serve and received an education for it. deserves a very stiff penalty.
what about reservists who serve for years until their unit is scheduled to be deployed then they don't want to go?
2006-06-23 05:46:54 · answer #10 · answered by RunningOnMT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋