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In Iraq & other countries, our soldiers are fighting for other countries. America is considered the most powerful country on earth & fighting in other countries protects our national security. If the US has that much power, they don't have to fight there, we don't have to worry about being attacked again if we have all that power! News reports & other soldies who have come home state fighting in other countries isn't necessary & would not go back.
What do you think of this?

2006-12-13 15:20:16 · 20 answers · asked by ZORRO 3 in Politics & Government Law & Ethics

Many people are missing the whole idea I'm putting across regarding the "most powerful country on earth" bit. I should have said if us citizens were drafted rather than volunteer would those drafted go on strike. We have to clean up our own backyard before we clean up anyone else's!

2006-12-13 16:45:25 · update #1

20 answers

Unfortunately, when you sign up for the army, you have to follow orders. Plus, in all countries I know where the right to unionize and go on strike is recognized, the military among the most notable exception.

Why do you think service men who REALLY disapprove the bush foreign policy go AWOL rather than trying to work inside?

2006-12-13 16:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by Svartalf 6 · 0 0

First things first.. This is just my opinion. Ok. Yes the US is considered a world super power and our Soldiers in other countries help protect our national security. The thing you have to remember is that ALL of our Armed Forces are voluntary. No one makes anyone sign up. The other thing you have to realize is that once you do sign up, you are US government property. That may sound alien to a lot of folks, but this is one of the many ways the chain of command is preserved. The discipline and adherence to the chain of command by our Troops is what distinguishes our well trained professional military from the rest of the world. With that said, I can understand why some of our service people would NOT go back. It’s hard on the person and their family. Divorce rates are extremely high, domestic abuse is high as well. There are no easy answers for this, but this is the nature of that LIFESTYLE. I would also go so far as to say that the Soldiers the news reports about are in the minority. I would venture to say that the majority are proud to have served their country and helped another. You hardly ever hear about the people in those other countries who are GLAD we are there. Once you sign on the line, you have volunteered and taken the oath to protect the Constitution against all enemies both foreign and domestic, obey any lawful order given by a superior, and therefore take on the responsibility the Uniform carries. Even bringing up the notion or idea of a "strike", in my opinion, is ludicrous. I am a veteran of the US Navy and thank God every day of my life that I was not put in harms way, but had the time come, I would have done what was expected because not only was it my job, but also my responsibility. I also have two brothers who serve and HAVE been placed in harms way, and they say the same thing. I pray every day that they stay safe, knowing full well what THEIR career choice may mean. Bottom line, No. Going on strike goes against all the discipline the US Military is built on.

2006-12-13 16:04:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

They are allowed to refuse an order that is not morally right. However, this is more for if they were ordered to open fire on clearly unarmed civilians, not for trying to get out of going. That was tried in Vietnam by many draftees, and it failed miserably. They may not agree with the war, but when they joined voluntarily, they agreed to go wherever they were sent. The attack isn't illegal. I don't know how you can have an illegal attack. Aside from the Rules of Engagement, there isn't anything saying whether or not something is illegal. When was the last time we used chemical warfare, hollowpoints, or weapons specifically designed to maim in the worst way possible? When was the last time we shot and killed those who were surrendering? None of these happened, nor did any other violations that would constitute a war crime. So, do I support the soldiers who refuse to commit crimes in Iraq? yes, wholeheartedly. Is going over there and fighting to help stabilize the area a crime? not in the least sense. So, do I support the soldiers that signed up to serve, knowing full well what might happen, then try to weasel out of it (however few there are)? no. They signed up for it, they have to follow through.

2016-03-29 06:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

There would be a blood bath as never seen before. The other side, would they honor the "strike"? None detest war as much as the warriors, because it is they that must bare the scars. I have fought and killed for this great idea that it is your right, not privilege, to seek happiness. Never has the world know this before. With great power comes great responsibility. The first question of human morality was " Am I my brothers keeper?" to this I say yes, I will keep my brother safe. I will fight so my brother can live free. I will not "go on strike" I will not go gently into the night. When evil men choose to make this world a graveyard, good men must stand against them.

2006-12-13 15:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by elvee13 3 · 0 0

To answer your question about the strike, once they join the military the gov technically owns them.

As for fighting someone else's war, we are not! The people we are fighting against are terrorists. We can't look at one country and say "Ah ha, you are the enemy", such as we did in WW2.
These people don't care where the infidel lives. They just want us all DEAD. The infidel could be their neighbor or brother or people clear across the world. Yes, this means you (unless you are muslim) and me. They are patient and methodical. Remember they have not been fighting this war for the last few years or decades but for a millennia or longer. If we don't understand that they ARE OUR enemy, we will not live in a safe country. It will be more like living along the Gaza Strip. Is that what you want for the future of our country? Or do you like all the perks of living in a free and relatively safe nation?

2006-12-13 15:37:20 · answer #5 · answered by Camping Chick 3 · 0 0

A soldier cannot go "on strike." Period. When you agree (this is a volunteer army) to wear the uniform you swear to obey orders--not pick and choose where you want to go.

If you received a lawful order to fight in a country across the world, you go and do it. It is not up to a soldier to determine whether or not a conflict, battle or peace-keeping mission is in the best interests of the US.

2006-12-13 15:42:00 · answer #6 · answered by bookmom 6 · 0 0

It is their job to go when told to do so.
This is what they signed up for and are getting paid for this.
Going on strike is a new one.
Wonder how that would fly.
Form a union and only fight the wars the union membership voted on.

2006-12-13 15:32:58 · answer #7 · answered by r_e_a_l_miles 4 · 2 0

Silly question.

Our honorable soldiers volunteered their service to this country. Hopefully they don't listen to the Liberal based media that portrays them as anything but the honorable men and women that they are.

To suggest that they act in a manner that would be a disgrace to their country is being disrespectful to them to say the least!

2006-12-13 15:29:08 · answer #8 · answered by LadySable 6 · 2 2

What soldier have you personally talked too? I met a Marine in the VA hospital in Indy, that got shot in his hip and lost his leg. He had a prostetic leg and could do almost everything he did before, except kick boxing. He said he wanted to go back and finish his job! Instead he was medically retired! That is just one that I have actually talked to. So feed your BS some where else!

2006-12-13 15:26:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4 3

I think you don't understand how the military works. When airline attendants go on strike the planes get grounded. When military personnel refuse to do their job and follow orders, they are prosecuted and sent to military prison.

2006-12-13 15:25:53 · answer #10 · answered by lizardmama 6 · 3 0

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