Under what conditions (I.E. attack on home, interests abroad, nuke attack) would YOU PERSONALLY sign up for military duty for your country?
2006-07-29 00:33:39 · 6 answers · asked by claymore 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I can answer this question from experience not hypothetically. I join the army in 1968 even though I didn't agree with the war in Vietnam. I have a sense of duty for my country. Such a sense still existed in young people then as nearly every male adult at the time was either a WWII or Korean war veteran. There was still a great feeling that America was a noble country. My country right or wrong was the philosophy of the day. Vietnam robbed us of that. It killed our innocence.
Today I feel sorry for the younger generation who can't get that sense of pride in their country any longer. I do believe, however, that every young person should spend a tour in the service. It certainly broadens your horizons and shows you that you can achieve seemingly impossible things.
2006-07-29 00:47:48 · answer #1 · answered by Overt Operative 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I gave it real serious consideration after Sept.11th. But I am too old now for the active military.That's a young mans business. Just as it was when I served when I was 20 years old. My form of support now is somewhat of a preachers role. Talk it up.
I matured a lot in the United States Army. The experience was a very positive one in my life and today I encourage young men who are undecided about their futures to try the military. It is true it makes men out of boys.
Additionally, I think more young Americans should be 'required' to serve their country. I didn't say a draft. But, it could be a bonifide quality community service program at local, state or federal level for those who do not 'defend' our country with arms and the prospect of seeing battle.
Israel has it right. Every young person and newcomer to the country has an obligation of so many years, toward the country they have chosen to live in. Immigrants (legal ones) especially should be required to service the country. Illegals should be thrown out.
2006-07-29 00:57:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, when this latest nonsense started I called my old (I call him that, but he's younger than I am) Branch Chief and asked if I could come back to work. I'm sure they could use me for non-combatant duty (I'd love the other, but... naaaa... they wouldn't trust me with loaded weapons) I can still fly just about anything they have on the ramp and I think I can be useful.
When I made the offer to my B.C. his first question was "JUST HOW OLD ARE YOU NOW?"... and when I admitted to being 66 at that time... well... I've never heard anyone laugh that hard at a serious question.
SO... just goes to show you there comes a time when, no matter your background and abilities... 'they' just think you're too old.
2006-07-29 00:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
protection rigidity service could never be mandatory, merely as no different important existence dedication. No united states demands adults to seek for a college education, marry, do volunteer artwork, seek for proper medical care, and so on. protection rigidity service extraordinarily should not be mandatory on account that's opposite to the ideals of a lot of human beings, and comprises large very own probability.
2016-11-03 06:13:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unprovoked Aggression against either my country or its Allies. I woudl never support a nuclear attack however
2006-07-29 00:36:16 · answer #5 · answered by thomas p 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to defend my country
2006-07-29 00:36:29 · answer #6 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋