It's the Soldier, not the reporter,
Who has given us the freedom of the press.
It's the Soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us the freedom of speech.
It's the Soldier, not the politicians,
That ensures our right to Life, Libertyand the Pursuit of Happiness.
It's the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag.
2006-08-09 01:04:58 · 21 answers · asked by pig m 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No question this is true. However not just the soldier(Army) but the Marine, Navy, Air force, and Coast Guard. All play a very important part in protecting our way of life.
And the best part, all are made up of people like you and me.
2006-08-09 01:17:36 · answer #1 · answered by John B 5 · 10⤊ 1⤋
who controls soldiers. Politicians. Who controls politicians. The people (voting). Exactly.
I would also argue that poets and reporters influence public opinion (the vote) via culture, so i think i would disagree with pretty much 100% of that flag waving nonsense above. Apart from the fact that at the end of the day, when all is said and done, soldiers always get the **** end of life.
2006-08-09 08:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by Steve A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And in many cases it's also the soldier who shoots the reporters, poets and politicians at the command of their leader. Let's not insult soldiers for doing their job but don't go over doing it.
2006-08-09 08:10:28 · answer #3 · answered by Stammerman! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's the soldier who has PROTECTED those freedoms, not given them to us.
Freedoms are given by way of laws.
The Beauty of practice is given by the Orators, Artists and Editors.
As an ex-soldier, I didn't give anyone any freedoms...I SIMPLY PROTECTED THOSE FREEDOMS of which we have already be given!
I'm proud to have PROTECTED those for my fellow citizens and would gladly do it again...as long as the fight to do so was under just cause, not lies and political gains.
2006-08-09 08:11:37 · answer #4 · answered by DEATH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree, what freedom of press? what feedom of speach. Even on here you are watched and punished for things....You take lifes as well as save them....All we here on the news is 1 british troop dead..one brave american troop dead..what about the 1000's of people you kill? People die in war, then there families have a go at the goverments for putting them there. If you choice the army as a career you face the fact that you might have to go to war and you might die.
Sorry...Im sure most people love all the soliders and I do belive its a good job....But it is just a job your choice...I dont go on about my job everyday....
2006-08-09 08:14:24 · answer #5 · answered by Brittop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
and the sacrifice of soldiers have got to stop
presidents living in luxuries while soldiers are off to wars doesn't sound very appealing
2006-08-09 08:10:00 · answer #6 · answered by Rock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lost of defenders of our freedom, besides the military. Granted, they deserve the lion's share of the honors, but it is a joint effort of all Americans.
2006-08-09 08:10:13 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
totally, and you should get loads of points for it. It doesn't happen very often that people say nice things about soldiers.
2006-08-09 08:13:37 · answer #8 · answered by Andrea S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the most sensibale things said here
2006-08-09 09:15:25 · answer #9 · answered by bullatpool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are u a soldier or a poet?
2006-08-09 08:10:00 · answer #10 · answered by buckinfedro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋