Do you feel like the kids of today would have more respect on life if they was over in Iraq fighting? Me personally I would think they will. For one the army is discipline. They walk around here parrying an image as gang members and fighting and kill each other and innocent people. So why not go to war? They are at war here in the u.s at lest being in the army they'll have benifits.
2006-12-14 22:54:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Well, first off I would not call them kids. However, you do make a good point.
2006-12-14 22:59:14 · answer #1 · answered by GJfromfla 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
My husband went into the army at 18, he was sent to Iraq when he was 21, and is currently still over there. He has such a different perspective on life now then he ever has, he doesnt take little things for granted, and it is crazy how much we both have learned from this deployment. I also no longer take things for granted and am so much more appreciative for everyday I get to live. He has called me crying wondering if he is doing the right thing...I always answer that I am sooo proud of what he and every other service man/woman are doing over there and I think everyone should respect them for it, it is so hard. War is not all about killing, it is about helping too.
2006-12-15 06:09:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with you. I was probably shot at more times by the time I was 17 than many soldiers with a full tour of duty in Iraq. At least in Iraq they get a future. Can go to college, get out of crime ridden neighborhoods and learn that there is more to life than gangs, cops stealing from you and harrassing you and economic servitude.
Even if they serve as infantry a kid is given many opportunities by joining the military including a potential career in the military. They gain college tuition help, gain a steady income allowing them to live most anywhere in the country and they get to meet people from all walks of life in the nation. This might open many doors. It gives them a chance to see the country and or world. To be exposed to many types of technology and possibly find an interesting career.
Not so sure they would have more respect for life. The culture that makes gang killings is pervasive in the US today. The war on drugs has pretty well made it the dominent culture in the US. It will however give them a legitimate place in life and remove them from the circumstances that lead to mostly random killings. So the incentive is removed even if the culture and attitudes are not.
2006-12-14 23:26:35 · answer #3 · answered by draciron 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all, a few days ago, I found out that my neice was wounded in Iraq by a roadside bomb. Her "buddy" was killed. I do not take this question lightly. We have a volunteer armed force, and I can only say that I agree with that policy more so than having a draft where it once seemed only those who were poor enough not to afford college went to the front-lines. I hate war. But sometimes war is a necessary evil because of man's inhumanity to man. With respect to Iraq, I will withhold my opinion on that. The world's view is just as important as my own. Since our soldiers and sailors have a choice whether or not to serve this country, it doesn't make it easier to see them off at our nation's airports only to come back in a box or mangled by war's violence. We have a choice in this country--to vote for leaders who share our views. If you want peace, vote for those who advocate peace. If you think we should be more forceful and to be prepared to defend our way of life, vote for those leaders. It's your choices, not mine alone. Benefits of a job is important. But, having jobs in a free, democratic nation are much more important. Examine your conscience, your heart & let your faith in God be your guide. My neice will survive to fight another day. I am proud of her service, and more so that of her friend. But, again, war is a serious business. What if we had one and no one cared to join?
2006-12-14 23:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by gone 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe Army training can instill discipline in young people. But even something that is good can be abused.
If the Army is used to truly defend our homeland and families, then war is necessary. Even in cases of natural disaster relief or border security.
If war is used to exploit another nation's natural resources. Or to act as another nations police force, then it's bad
2006-12-15 01:28:04 · answer #5 · answered by Honest Opinion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One only needs to look at countries who call on their young people and make them go into the military they are strong minded people.
Our fore fathers were teenagers and did not need to be called up they left home to join for the good and love of country .
They were courageous young men who showed no emotional fear.
The job had to be done and they signed up to do it.
Freedom comes with a price.
Take care!
Merry Chris tmas.
2006-12-14 23:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I feel the kids of today would have more respect for life if their parents put a boot in there *** more often!
as far as the poeple in iraq,.. God bless and i miss all of my friends there soo much :(...
2006-12-14 23:08:01 · answer #7 · answered by Khepri 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no, war will make their behavior worse. my nephew went into the army at 18. he went very in very immature and undisciplined. he came back at 22 as a womanizer, drug abuser and alcohol abuser. he is undisciplined and has no self respect or control. he is very depressed from what he seen when he went to afganistan,kuwait, and iraq.
2006-12-14 23:04:07 · answer #8 · answered by Miki 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, it's going to make more and more people think it's ok to kill. War is crap, it was made by polititions and fought by normal people, it's a disgrace.
2006-12-14 22:58:12 · answer #9 · answered by zelin 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The opposite can also happen, these kids like killing so much that they can do it legally over there.
2006-12-15 03:24:56 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋