I did a debate about this in class...wondering other people opinions on this matter
2006-07-10 03:21:37 · 17 answers · asked by Tay Tay 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
John Stuart Mills, the Father of Utilitarianism once said, "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling that thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight for; nothing which is more important than his own personal safety is a miserable creature and has little chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself."
Put simply, war should never be the popular answer but when it is time to fight some people will need to do so. Those selfless souls help keep this country free. Does that mean that all people should flock to their recruiters? No! Each person in this country must do their part to keep it free and in a way that they can feel morally correct. Some fight, some provide aid, some protest, and others regretfully sit by and watch. No matter which path you choose, your freedoms will always depend upon those willing to act. Ask yourself whether you are willing to act?
2006-07-10 07:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by pavescott13 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
There should be no question when it comes to defense of your country. All Americans should do what they can. For some that may mean risking their lives at a higher risk than others. But all should feel they have a responsibilty to do so. Some may feel some engagements, such as Iraq, are not in defense of the country. But I believe it and Afghanistan are a step to show radical Islamists we are defending our country by both response to the 9/11 attack and other earlier attacks, and are willing to keep more Al-Quada actions away from our shores by preemptive means.
2006-07-10 03:54:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Morally???? How does that compare with Patriotic duties? Patriotic fulfilment? Patriotic commitment?
Maybe morally for the continued freedom to insure our children can have and the protection of all free peoples of the United States.
I was in the first years of my education during WWII, and by the age of 14 I felt obligated to serve my country for the freedoms that were provided and given to me thru those 14 years. I was brought up to love my country, at home, in church and in school. I did then and would do the same today and wouldn't have to be asked or forced to take up arms and protect the freedoms that so many today take for granted.
2006-07-10 03:39:45 · answer #3 · answered by AL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we are all morally obligated to defend the ideals of the Founders - inalienable human rights - from any who would attempt to take them from ourselves or others. We should be willing to risk our lives for those ideals. As long as America remains committed to those ideals then we should defend it. (I'll let everyone else here decide where they stand on the USS current position with regard to the Founders.)
When a nation seeks to destroy innocents, torment its own people, and create chaos in the world then it loses its moral authority over its populace and at that point the social contract between government and governed is dissolved so they owe that nation no further allegiance. (By stating this, I am not implying anything, either for or against the US government, these are merely general statements regarding your question.)
2006-07-10 03:51:22 · answer #4 · answered by Crusader1189 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that American citizens are morally obligated to do so, but I think that a true American would be and should be, willing to die for the sake of their country.
2006-07-10 03:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by rocknrobin21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you believe you are? What if our country was being over run by the insurgents...would you take up arms, or be slaughtered while in the fetal position? Would you stand by and watch them murder our people, or fight back with everything you had?
If you'd stand by and watch...you don't belong here. Only the strong survive.
2006-07-10 05:20:23 · answer #6 · answered by shannon b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over the past twenty years half of the U.S. population thinks of this subject as taboo, But this a sign of the times. I personally believe that this country is our home and we should treat it like our personal abode and never let this republic fall at all costs.
2006-07-10 04:55:06 · answer #7 · answered by Mr X 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't willing to give the ultimate sacrifice for your country then who will? Do you expect someone else to do this for you? If nobody was willing to do this how long do you expect your country to exist before being taken over by another? This is a no-brain-er. YES!
2006-07-10 03:26:58 · answer #8 · answered by Greg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that all depends on what kind of morales you have. not everyone has the same morales. but if i was a man i am sure that i would say no its not a moral obliagtion. especailly while Bush is president.
2006-07-10 03:26:21 · answer #9 · answered by miss giggles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the country of Americans. If Americans dont protect it, who would? Morever, what would be of your life if your country is gone.
Morally oblidged? Nah. There isnt anything that someone is oblidged to do.Its YOUR life, just yours.
2006-07-10 04:43:52 · answer #10 · answered by Desperado 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋