2006-12-31 11:39:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I'm sure there are a meriad of reasons out there. Some join, as in my family, because it's basically a family requirement to join. Every generation in essense says thanks for being American.
Other people join because they have no where else to go. Hopefully we're thinking of these amazing people right now. My heart is breaking for them and all of our families.
2006-12-31 11:43:31 · answer #1 · answered by donewiththismess 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is correct, the US has an all volunteer military. I don't believe their unconsciousness led them, 9/11 was a big factor why may patriot Soldiers volunteered, they wanted to serve their country and I am very proud of them.
2006-12-31 20:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by mimi 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ostensibly, the military forces of the United States of America are volunteers.
Subconscious motivations are an individually personal phenomenon of the said individual's psyche, and probably cannot be ascertained with a blanket statement/hypothesis (perhaps this is more a question of motivation?).
I consciously made the decision to volunteer to go into the National Guard after mulling it over for several weeks after the attacks of 9/11.
I was 43 yrs. old at the time, and in excellent physical health. I had a cushy teaching job and a loving family to care for. This is my country, however, and as a former military officer, I made what I personally considered a choice to fulfill my moral obligation to serve my country once more.
I thought for sure that this time "they" (the bad guys) would get me, and this did concern me.
I was still steadfast in my choice to volunteer my service to my country, however.
Unfortunately, my paperwork for my prior service (the microfiche) had "disappeared" and the Guard gave up trying to get them after about two years.
2006-12-31 20:16:55 · answer #3 · answered by chuck U 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know what you've heard about The United States, but we don't force people to do anything at all. Our army is made up of men and women, who for reasons of their own, decided to join the armed forces and protect the great nation of The United States of America. They recieve a salary, health benefits, and other perks like college tuition and special loans to help them when they are home.
I may not agree with the war we find ourselves in now, however, I stand fully behind the men and women putting their lives on the line so that I can sit at home and trash my president without worrying about "disappearing" in the middle of the night.
2006-12-31 21:22:19 · answer #4 · answered by Bonnie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I volunteered, and was perfectly conscious at the time. I never heard of the army or navy swearing in anyone who was unconscious.
I would expect that anyone asking such a question might be very close to unconsciousness though. Or can it be some other ailment ?
2006-12-31 19:51:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
They volunteer. BTW, Unconsciousness is a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment, like being in a coma, or fainting. Unconsciousness is usually due to a traumatic injury or illness. I think you mean subconscious which is considered to be the deepest level of consciousness that individuals are not directly aware of, but still affects conscious behavior. :)
2006-12-31 19:59:16 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is a volunteer Military. They each had their own reason for joining but no one was drafted. I thank God every day for every man and woman who wears The military uniforms of the United States. Your implication of unconsciousness indicates that once again you are bashing Americans. Please stay in Canada? if you hate America so much and leave it alone.
2006-12-31 19:55:24 · answer #7 · answered by It's been awhile 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the Us we have what is known as the AVF or the All Volunteer Force and everyone who is in there went in there of their own free will, (or at least that is from the government's point of view, a parent making their kid go is another story) but everyone in there is volunteer, but I don't know why they call it that, I mean, they get paid, so technically they aren't volunteers but whatever
2006-12-31 19:52:19 · answer #8 · answered by Stacers 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All military volunteer, the draft stopped in '73 I think, cause I was # 124 in high school.
2006-12-31 19:45:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They didn't volunteer because they are getting paid. I'm pretty sure many of them are not happy with what they got themselves into by "volunteering".
2006-12-31 20:38:26 · answer #10 · answered by trexpony 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋