I am 28, young, fit and single. i strongly believe the US should kill Iraqis, but I'm real scared of dying if I go over there.
2006-12-13 09:59:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Join the Navy that is where the money is...
2006-12-13 10:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by coolforbeer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being a veteran of Viet Nam, I'd say it is very hypocritical of you to say you support the war but are too scared to join a branch of the military. If you aren't willing to spill your blood, why are you so willing to send someone else to spill their blood for you. It is natural to be afraid but if you support the cause you should be over there helping to do the fighting. You sound like a typical right- wing, conservative, Republican. Just like George W. bush during the Viet Nam conflict. He was nothing but a yellow bellied, chicken-sh*t coward, making sure he used his daddys influence to keep him from seeing combat. I don't know you so I can't really judge you but if you strongly believe in the war and in killing Iraqis, you should be willing to back your beliefs up. I think it would be very hard to live with myself to be letting others die or become maimed for me.
2006-12-13 10:21:06 · answer #2 · answered by Pop D 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Speaking as a Desert Storm Marine Veteran, I can safely tell you that it would be a mistake to go and serve given the info you've provided. It's totally ok and healthy to be afraid, it's seriously dangerous over there. Serving one's country, is a lot like being called into the clergy, one simply feels called and does so without feeling any obligation. Personally, I've always resented those vets and civilians who mark people's patriotism by the degree of their military service. Keep in mind that some of the greatest patriots of all time, Abe Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, and so forth simply never felt called to serve.
It's totally ok and needed for patriots like yourself to stay back at home and rally for our troops. In case you haven't noticed there is war being waged here in our media and our classrooms. Do our troops proud by continuing to speak proudly of your patriotism and by showing your support for the men and women who proudly represent you and me both. I hope this helps.
2006-12-13 10:39:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jarhead 91 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure it is. Heck i was in the Navy over there in the Med. Tossing F18's I was scared. And no where near the front. It is natural to be scared. Fear is what drives courage. Without courage there can be no Valor.
Thanks
2006-12-13 10:08:24 · answer #4 · answered by devilduck74 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry...now you can see just how brave real soldiers are!!.... even if he was scared.... we have good guys out there taking that chance to fight for you and ALL of America... When we hear the last part of our anthem... Land of the Free and home of the Brave.. it means that much more...
2006-12-13 11:54:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
first killing Iraqis, is not the mission, also there are lots of non combat jobs in the army,
2006-12-13 13:14:52 · answer #6 · answered by williegenuis34coyoty 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You would not be the first.
2006-12-13 10:44:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are being smart. Chances are you COULD be killed.
With those thoughts in mind, it may make you a liability. But FEAR is a reasonable and useful response.
2006-12-13 11:10:35 · answer #8 · answered by planksheer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure, not everyone has the stuff it takes to be a soldier.
Our American Soldiers are Brave for sure!
2006-12-13 10:04:18 · answer #9 · answered by dakota29575 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
before you join the army, you'd better think about why we're over there, why we haven't found anything, why our soldiers are dying by the hundreds, and why we're killing hundreds of innocent civilians, a.k.a, "Iraqis"......
2006-12-13 10:09:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋