Should a person feel and or be guilty of not joining the military if they felt obligated but they were kicked out three times before they were fully enrolled?
2006-12-31 02:27:41 · 6 answers · asked by Bruno C 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
So how can I make the ultimate sacrifice still? the person to this additional detail is addressed knows who they are
2006-12-31 02:29:01 · update #1
How did you get kicked out three times before you were even enrolled? that takes quite a talent. We have an all volunteer Military force and by the grace of God it will remain all volunteer. You joining or not join does not make you anymore or any less an American patriot. The military is not for everyone. Support the one that are there, and be happy.
2006-12-31 02:32:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you wanted to serve your country but did not fit the requirements, then you shouldn't feel bad about it... The military is not the only one way to serve though, you can join any number of community service groups and help the people in the U.S....
You don't have to shoot a rifle or wear a uniform to protect America and defend the constitution.
2006-12-31 10:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by justin h 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what you mean about being kicked out before being fully enrolled.
If they wouldn't take you, but you honestly tried, I woulnd't feel bad at all. Woody Allen once said "Ninety percent of life is showing up" and you showed up. That is what counts. I have WAY more respect for someone who tried to get in and didn't than for someone who; when their country called, ran to Canada, or faked an injury or something. It is all about ones willingness to assume ones responsibilites. You were willing to assume your responsibilty as a citizen. That's what counts.
Let me put it this way. If I'm talking with someone and the fact I was in the Army comes up, the guy can say "Yeah, I thought about joining the Army" or "I almost tried to join" or "My relatives were in the Army" and I think "This guys a wannabe." IF he says "I tried to join up, but they wouldn't take me. Blood Pressure" or "bad eyes" or something like that, I think "This guy's cool. His heart is in the right place. I respect that." Hey, even if you fracked up and they wouldn't let you in because of a drug bust or something, it looks like you cleaned yourself up and have squared yourself away.
So no, you have NOTHING to be ashamed of.
Sadly, whatever kept you out of the military will probably keep you out of most civilian law enforcement careers as well.
There are still a lot of ways you can work in public service though.
One good way is getting involved in politics. Go down to your party headquarters and volunteer. They always need people. You can probably get yourself made precint chair. That's a lot of fun. I was precint chair and I ran the elections for two precints. It was fun helping people vote, setting up the machines, etc.
You could also look for civilian employment in the military sector. Contractors do lots of things, from interpreters to comptuers to intelligence work. There are a lot of options for you there.
Good luck!
2006-12-31 11:25:14 · answer #3 · answered by Larry R 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If they rejected you at MEPS for medical reasons or any other reasons. That's fine. There's nothing to feel guilty about. Not everyone can join the military for various reasons. It doesn't make you less of anything. Just go to college and become successful in life.
2006-12-31 10:48:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure wat u mean by 'fully enrolled'.Once you are sworn in,thats it...You are government property....IF you really feel you want to do your part to protect America from its enemies,both foreign AND domestic,try a different branch of the service or even the coast guard,after all...terrorists use boats to murder innocent victims too...
Signed,A US Marine 1979-1987
2006-12-31 10:43:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your being given signs that your not suppose to kill people for corporations. Give it up
2006-12-31 10:33:01 · answer #6 · answered by anya_mystica 4 · 0⤊ 7⤋