Should pacifists be allowed to live under the blanket of freedom afforded them by the Armed Forces?

Question

Maybe they should be sent to subdue the enemy with their "non-violence" theories?

Answer 1

I like that theory, though they will cry foul. Arkin just published an article whining that the military shouldn't whine because we give the military "obscene amenities" why don't we send people like Arkin to actually enjoy those obscene amenities that they think the military gives everyone. As a whole pacifist usually do not understand the concept and consequences of war. Korea, Vietnam and other recent wars that America has gotten into usually have failed, not because our military were weak (nope, not at all!!!) but because of people like Kerry, Murtha, and Mc Cain who fail to reckognize that the enemy does NOT play by the rules of engagement...oh yeah those obscene amenities, are sand in your eyes, sleeping on any surface you can get a hold of...just look at soldier's postings

Answer 2

Pacifists are inclined to live in the U.S. because of the troops. If the U.S. can harbor the Ku Klux Klan then it should be able to have pacifists. The troops don't just protect the freedom of speech of pacifist but it also does it for groups much like the KKK. Pacifist have use-less non violence theories while other groups have use-less pro violence ways. It just balances things out I guess

But it is the Pacifists or Anti-war people who go as far as to protest at military funerals that I do not agree with. If I were to ever see any people on the side of the street picketing or parading because of a dead troop, I will pull my car over, and there would be quite a scuffle. I'd like to see how far their non violent ways go. Consider it an ultimate test.

Answer 3

not a pacifist, per se, but a few things...

1. That blanket of freedom allows for the freedom to believe what you want. Because of that, what you're suggesting is that because the armed forces are doing work to maintain that freedom, they should be able to dictate the terms of the people who have the benefit of that freedom. That's not freedom. That's a dictatorship.

2. If everyone was a pacifist, you wouldn't need armed forces.

I had more, but I'm slightly hungover at the moment...I'll come back and edit later.

Answer 4

don't mock-ghandi. yes we should. just because we pacifist disagree with violence doesn't mean that we shouldn't live in america. I can't stand violence-but i can appreciate it. my family has fought in every war this country has been involved in since we immigrated. My brother just got back from iraq. I know what moivates them to their cause. everytime i see someone protest this war and say that the troops don't know what they're fighting for I want to pull my car over and pummel them. but i don't. Would i fight in this war if i were in the armed forces? yes. I almost joined-but then i realized it was pointless. we teach our children that violence doesn't solve their problems, but we go to war whenever anyone threatens us. just a thought be it's a bit hypocritical to teach one thing and do another. and my brother knows how i feel and that's one of the biggest reasons he fights-so that i can call my government out and call them careless with the life of my brother!

Answer 5

I say perhaps Conservatives should step out of the way. Let the Radical Islamists and the Lefties have it out. If the lefties are correct not a shot will be fired nor a head lost. If we are right we will have some great busts of Striesand , Midler,Clooney and many other Hollywood swine.

Answer 6

Its funny. You Americans are so alfired religious Christians believing that Christ is the only way but given a chance you are ready to kill millions to get your own way. What.s with that? Thanks for the well mannered atheists who don't want to kill everybody on the planet!