2006-11-03 03:50:53 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Well, partly because so many of them didn't serve either. Relatively few of our elected officials are vets. Mainly because we've not had a draft to force them into service, so many choose not to.
They tend to be more affluent, too, so they don't choose military service as an option to get out of bad economic situations. Plus many are very politically aware and might disagree with how the President or Congress might use the military.
2006-11-03 03:59:38 · answer #1 · answered by joannaserah 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
I don't know, i also don't know how true this is as a percentage of all people in the miltary. I know that several officials including Kerry and McCain served terms in Vietnam and came from wealthy families. Even though there was a draft back then, it was relatively easy with power and influence to get deferrments or national guard duty.
Of the three people I know in the miltary today, I know the following to be true. They joined as a means to advance their education and improve their chances at buying a home and landing a good paying job after their service is complete. Yes, they are all patriots, as we all are. But, mostly it was money related. My guess is elected official's kids don't have the worry of how to pay for their education or buy their first home. Therefore, most of them don't sign up.
But as I tell my kids, when George W.'s girls sign up, you can sign up. Until then, forget it. I think all the kids in Iraq right now are great patriots and I hope for their safety. I know they would give anything to be home and safe. War is a scary place and I honestly never did see the reason for this one. I don't think it is fair that our kids have to join the miltary to advance. But, it is an honorable way for them to get education money, a weekly paycheck and a shot at the American dream.
2006-11-03 06:04:59 · answer #2 · answered by BParker 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
some do join. Not long and on the Officer side, but they join. Fact is, why would you join if you don't have to?
I joined because i have always wanted to. My family has served for nine generations now and i just carried on the torch.
When you have the money to go to college and the connections to land a heavy paying job, you don't join the service unless your job will be politics or you want to serve your country. Some do, most don't.
Thats just the way it is. No mystery, just common sense.
2006-11-03 05:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by Q-burt 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Almost all of our elected officials are pretty well off. Their sons and daughters see more opportunity in following Pop's footsteps than enlisting in the service.
Ask yourself what you would do if your father was a Governor, had a couple hundred millions in the bank, and loved politics. Would you join the service, or try politics ?
Remember that our service is entirely voluntary.
2006-11-03 04:44:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because it's an all volunteer force. It's been that way for over 30 years. Check it out. You'll see I'm right.
Another thing. Some cretin wrote that Republicans/conservatives don't serve in the military. If that's the case, why did Algore try to disqualify so many military votes in Florida?
2006-11-03 05:20:14 · answer #5 · answered by Yak Rider 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Let's see I am 18 now so what should I do?
1. Join the service and serve my country,further my education, grow up and accept some responsibility's.
2. I could go to college with my friends, hey my folks and/or grandparents would fork out the bucks.
I think that I will hang around let my folks decide.
2006-11-03 04:31:27 · answer #6 · answered by popeye 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OK here we go.
It is the rot that is the death of countries setting in. I believe if you check you will find that as civilizations age this becomes the common practice before the civilization falls.
If we want to keep our civilization alive we need to stop this rot . Switzerland has done it ,but the answer is very uncomfortable to many.
Everyone serves at least 2 years in the service and so they do not take the civilization for granted.
Each generation learns that you must work at it to maintain a civilization.
2006-11-03 04:15:23 · answer #7 · answered by Alan G 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is this something you know to be fact, or is this just more liberal dribble to get the lemmings thinking how unfair life is in the US under a conservative president?
Do you understand the concept of volunteer armed forces? This is when the individual decides for himself or herself they would like to serve their country in a military capacity. Some do it for love of country. Some do it for educational benefits. Others do it because they're bored and need a challenge in life.
I have never met a soldier, sailor, air force member, or Marine who joined because their mom or dad said they should. So, why don't you find something more useful to do with your time, like apologize to those elected officials you have attempted to discredit, with your absurd question.
2006-11-03 05:45:52 · answer #8 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is not yours, mine or anyones elses business why people do or do not sign up to serve in the military.
Perhaps after you put your own life on the line you can come back here and ask this question. Until you are willing to do that noone owes you an explanation as to why they have made the choices they have.
2006-11-03 06:52:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did you ever consider the fact that most of these politician's children are well over service age? And your statement is false. Many elected officials have served or have children who have served in the military. Did you just make that up
2006-11-03 04:05:55 · answer #10 · answered by only p 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋