If you were conscripted in a real war for you country, would you go no matter what the reason for the war was?

Question

Even if you conscientiously objected?

What is wrong with you Americans?! I wasn't even speaking about that - it's not the only country in the whole world - you two should get a clue.

And actually, to be really honest with you, I'm tired of talking about America and Muslims.

Answer 1

No, I would not go.

I do not believe in taking human lives for political reasons.

Here in the US, we seem to go to war for nothing other than the governments entertainment.

We shouldn't have to be the watch dog for the entire world and keep sticking our noses where they don't belong. If the US told me I was required to go to Iraq, or pretty soon Iran, as you know they're already trying to condition our minds for the attack on Iran, I would apply for citizenship in another country on grounds of political asylum.

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Whats wrong with us americans? You weren't even asking about that? You asked our opinion about going to war if we were drafted. That was your question, and it was answered. If you don't like our answers, don't ask the questions.

Answer 2

Conscription is a general term for involuntary labour demanded by some established authority, but it is most often used in the specific sense of government policies that require (very often, male only) citizens to serve in their armed forces.

It would appear that there would be no choice but to obey the government. Unless of course you do not recognise the legitimacy of the current government because of previous loss of faith.

I do not think I would conscientiously object. However, I may not recognise the legitimacy of the conscription if it was demanded by a government I do not recognise.

If the Queen and Country were not under threat, conscription by any government would be illegal and potentially anti-zionist.

Answer 3

Yes. Although a conscipt Army is not the best type of Army. A volentier Army is more motivated then an Army of draftees who just want to stay home are have " Other prioritys," nee Dick Cheney. I served in a volentteer unit in Viet Nam, the 101st Airborne. Our squad would get more done on a three are four day patrol then most of the leg units would acomplish in a month. They would go out far enough to get out of site and then hunker down for a day are two and come back in and report nothing going on in there area. If they start up the draft again, I MEAN, when they start up the draft again, your best bet to survive is get into an Airborne unit, the 82nd, 101st, Rangers, a unit where you don't have to worry about the guy next to you do'ing his job. You have to count on each other. Our officers and N.C.O.s were good and took care of there men.

Answer 4

Great question and one that needs carefully thought out replies,
I for one would volunteer anyway because I have been in the services because I wanted to give back something to my country.
What makes the question more interesting is would all these refugees and asylum seekers here in the u.k accept having to fight for this country, this really applies to all countries.
There will always be cowards,these are usually people who think its right to attack ordinary folk going about their business,and the pansies who just don't want to because they think war is wrong, of course it is wrong but if it happens lets get on and deal with is.
Those who do not agree should be made to take part in other ways,we all have an obligation to look after and defend whats right,again that's not saying war is right

Answer 5

Get a clue - we are in a "real" war. If one signs up for the military for personal gain such as education, and then they are called to war, yes they should go, for whatever reason. If they are against any type of military action, then they should never sign up for military. As far as a draft goes, each person would have to decide if it is worth the fight to stay or go. I think that maybe this is the price that we must pay, as our forefathers did, the price for living in freedom.
Perhaps like some countries, military service should be required of everyone, including women in some position.

Answer 6

I have a personal conflict between loyalty to the country and hatred of the government which makes this a very difficult question. The answer is probably no. I have no objection to killing the Queen's enemies but the idea of being a surrogate GI has no appeal.

Answer 7

I would not go for any reason at all - 'war' is by definition a waste of human life in order for the government to get involved in some land grabbing (or as recently seen to get their grubby little mits on oil).

There have been comments as to: I live here, I should be prepared to fight for it etc... - I pay taxes - therefore I pay for the protection of the country - that is why we have a standing army.

As for loyalty - that I fear is for suckers - I am not even loyal to my supermarket.

Answer 8

hell I'm in the states and I am tired of them too. I would go though. If I was younger I served during Vietnam and I would have waited in line to serve now but I am to old. The people on here from the states that said no represent the worst America has to offer.

Answer 9

It amazes me each day the people who enjoy their freedoms and rights, but are so unwilling to protect them. They'd rather sit back and let someone else do it for them. It's sickening. I don't care if you believe in war or not. If your country is attacked and should just happen to start a draft, it's your duty to protect that country. My how cozy it must be to sit behind a puter with total lack of respect for ones country or those who serve it.

Answer 10

Have done it in South Africa. If you enjoy what your country has to offer you then best you go. Who's head is on the coin. Try and work through this no matter how you feel. Many times you can change situations from within. Do not let fear rule your hart my friend. Good luck.