2006-12-11 03:26:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Only in a perfect world .
2006-12-11 03:28:28 · answer #1 · answered by Ray H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can not: Unless they leave the political office they hold as it would be a breach of the constution. Besides, if they all left to fight in a war. Who runs the country?? I hope not anyone who posts this kind of questions..I can see how that works:
Hey, Billy Bob, Nascar is coming on in 2 hours.
Ok, Jebadia: Members of the House: This meetin is offically over:
Mark Martin is in the points lead, gotta get me some hot wings and beer..Going to be good race.
Well, Speaker: what about all these issues on the Budget? Oh, H#LL boy who needs a budget..We got Nascar.
Thanks
2006-12-11 11:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by devilduck74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now that's not a bad idea, but why not extend it to the politician's family!! If Tony Blair had had to consider that he and his son Leo would be out there in Iraq as a consequence of the PM's actions over the war he may have thought twice.
2006-12-11 16:30:03 · answer #3 · answered by Rainman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say that as if the politicians were somehow not our elected representatives. Well, the people elected them as our representatives, and if they, whom we gave the power to tax and make war, vote to support a war, then that's part of the power we gave them.
It is not their duty to fight the war - it is the soldiers' duty to fight. But remember, the military is an instrument of diplomacy and foreign policy, as is the threat of military action.
So saying sophomoric inanities like they should fight the wars is like saying they should pay for all the welfare they enact or they should enforce the other laws they pass.
But that's not their job. Their job is to enact laws. It is others' duties to enforce those laws.
2006-12-11 11:48:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The reality is that war is caused by social, economic and religious beliefs. Politicians are "suppose" to be the "voice" of the people. If this is true, then the people are to blame, not the people we put into office.
2006-12-11 12:45:12 · answer #5 · answered by Joseph P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do! But never ever personally - plenty of cannon fodder spoon fed jingoism and bullets do the dirty work for them.
It's been that way since the Pharaohs and before them, and no doubt it will be in perpetuity.
I remember the music video " When Two Tribes go to War" (Frankie goes to Hollywood) with lookalike Reagan and Yeltsin fighting it out street style - yes that would be mind-blowing to see!!
2006-12-11 11:51:32 · answer #6 · answered by treving 42 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
politicians create wars 2 sit nd enjoy d fight btwn d public...if they had 2 fight it back thn no wars would have prevailed.
2006-12-11 11:35:36 · answer #7 · answered by HELP PLEASE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, cos they'd be too old!
BUT..I do believe they should send their children! Do you REALLY think George, The Donald, Condi and the others would have such a taste for war on Iraq if they had had to send their little precious ones???
2006-12-11 11:36:50 · answer #8 · answered by Ms Fabulosity 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There would be no more wars,that's for sure.When Bush had the chance to fight for his 'beloved country' & it's 'wonderful democracy',he dodged it.But,the 'Great Commander in Chief' had no qualms in starting a war he wouldn't have to fight.Coward!
2006-12-11 11:35:47 · answer #9 · answered by michael k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are elected to do the job of legislation, not soldier. While war should be a last resort, sometimes war is unavoidable.
2006-12-11 11:34:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Send Tony ans Bush to do a turn of duty in Baghdad. What a brilliant idea.
2006-12-11 11:35:47 · answer #11 · answered by WISE OWL 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋