2007-02-11 10:08:40 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
To NATIVE NEW YORKER : Funny as hell man that response, kudos to you!
2007-02-11 10:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Has he expressed an interest or is this something that you feel is best for him? Is there a justified reason to want to send him into military life or do you just not want him around?
You do realize of course that the U.S. Armed Services is sending forces over to Iraq, Afghanistan, South Korea, and other places around the world that would put his life in danger?
Perhaps sending him to college would be a better choice. Either way, he is 18 and it is his choice.
If serving his country is his passion and choice in life, then he will do that, if not he will find another path.
2007-02-11 10:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by PD 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't. The military is voluntary. That's why those people who talk about "sending" somebody to Iraq sound so stupid when they say that kind of stuff.
2007-02-11 11:31:32 · answer #3 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can`t make him go into the Military but you can go to a local recruiter and have a discussion with him and see if he would want to consider joining then.
2007-02-11 11:22:08 · answer #4 · answered by charger_new 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a death wish for your child do you ? Why not the United States Coast Guard, teaching him to PRESERVE life ??
2007-02-11 11:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by fivefootnuttinhuny 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should support his decision either way. It takes a special person to serve in our military.
2007-02-11 11:01:49 · answer #6 · answered by Patricia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's obvious from your other questions that you're trolling.
Thanks for the 2.
2007-02-11 10:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by Devil Dog '73 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He is old enough to make that decision himself. As a parent, you should respect his wishes.
2007-02-11 10:16:16 · answer #8 · answered by Mighty C 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
listen to everyone, you can't send him there, just because it makes you feel better. besides, how would you feel if you talked him into going, just to see him come home in a box
2007-02-11 11:45:59 · answer #9 · answered by mcdougle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. He has to be a willing volunteer. If he isn't, he isn't a good candidate, and honestly, the military doesn't want him.
2007-02-11 10:32:01 · answer #10 · answered by lizardmama 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He's 18...you can't force him to do anything.
2007-02-11 10:18:31 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋