I want to join, but I don't want to die? Am I unpatriotic? A coward? A p*ssy? I love this country and what we stand for, but I also want to live to be a successful adult and raise a family and contribute to our society in other ways besides after the military (like being a doctor or something). Should I still join the military?
2007-02-27 06:09:07 · 25 answers · asked by World Expert 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Listen to me son,,,no one who has any sense wants to die. I am a 25 years Marine Corps Vet. I served two ( 2) tours of duty in Nam. I didn't want to die then and I don't want to die just yet. We all are going to die someday. You must decide if you have what it takes to join and take that chance. I hope that our leaders will get us out of the mess we are now in so more young people can feel devoted enough to serve their country without the prospect of going into combat. YOU, are the one who will have to make YOUR choice. Good Luck.
2007-02-27 06:21:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its actually quite simple. If you are not willing to possibly make the ultimate sacrifice then you should not join the military. Does that make you unpatriotic? NO! You can still be a patriot without joining the service. A patriot is a risk taker. Not all risks involve hostile environments. Standing up for the rights, liberties, and freedoms of your country is patriotic. Be an ambassador for your country. Set great and positive examples.
I do have some questions for you. Do you believe that every job in the military will put you in harms way? Are you under the false impression that all of the military is combat? There are so many opportunities available in the military that its unreal. Should you join? Choose a job that you want to do and just do it. With the right education and qualifications you can do anything.
2007-02-27 14:25:43 · answer #2 · answered by Goober W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you a pussy? Yes. A coward? Yes. Unpatriotic? only half yes.
When you are a true patriot who want so join the military, you join willing to risk life and limb to protect your homeland.
As far as the real world goes, the military is a great thing to be a part of even if its just for a 3 year contract. This war despite what the media reports has been executed reletavely well becasuse hisotrically we have lost an extremely small number of troops. We have lost a little more than 3,000 in about 5 years, in wwI in places like iwo jima, the vietnam war, we are talking about 50,000 100,0000 in less time. In the past thousands would die in one battle, now its like occasionally someone actually hits a blackhawk with an RPG and kills 3 or 4 people.
The chances of you dying assuming you arent just a moron are actually reletavely slow. If you are not dedicated, alert, and ready for anything that yah your chances are rising.
I suggest you join the army because it seems like you want to be patriotic, once you get there they'll beat the pussy out of you and youll feel much better once your out. They also give lots of money for further education such as being a dr etc, I am going to alw school when I get out of the airborne infantry.
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On the flip side, if your not willing to go balls out with the possibillity of dying maybe its best you stay a starbucks drinker back on US soil because pausing to question whether you are willing to do something or not in the heat of battle will get many other good men (better men than you) killed.
2007-02-27 14:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
You are neither unpatriotic nor a coward. But there are inherent risks in being in the military, even in peacetime. Check out the statistics on www.defenselink.mil, the rate per 100,000 of service members killed on duty in the early 80s (peacetime) was similar to 2004 and greater than during the first Gulf War. (Even so the risk is rather low, less than being killed in a car accident in the U.S.). But if you are really concerned, consider serving your country in some other way. And good thinking considering this before joining.
2007-02-27 14:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think there is nothing unpatriotic about not wanting to die in the service of your country. In fact it is more patriotic to want to serve your country and then return to build your own version of the "American Dream".
That being said, if you join the military in whatever position, there is an almost definate possability that you will be sent overseas and there exists that chance that you may be killed. It is very possible for a field doctor, and even a possability for lawyers and support staff back at base.
It is up to you whether or not you wish to serve in the military. However, there is nothing unpatriotic about deciding not to serve in the military adn to serve this country in other ways. Myself, I plan on taking a job in law enforcement and paying my taxes on time. I think it is just one of many ways you could contribute. You mentioned becoming a doctor. That would be one fantastic way to contribute to America, in or out of the military.
2007-02-27 14:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by phoenixbard2004 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You have already stated that you want to join the military for your country...in my opinion that tells me that you are patriotic. I have been in the military for almost 13 years and have enjoyed the experience and continue to feel great pride for the uniform and my fellow soldiers. Death can happen whether you are serving your country or living as a civilian, hell most soldiers I know are affraid to die (even myself) that is only natural. But if I am going to die, I would hope that it is while I am contributing to something greater than myself and not just something meaningless.
2007-02-27 14:28:06 · answer #6 · answered by Mean Green 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You must understand that should you join the military you take on the risk you fear. If you aren't willing to take that risk then there is nothing unpatriotic or cowardly about it, ... it's simply a choice, ... some people are more suited to military service than others. However, if you choose not to put yourself at risk personally, it would be unpatriotic and cowardly if you do not respect and honor those who choose to do so.
2007-02-27 14:23:59 · answer #7 · answered by Owlchemy_ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Military may not be for you...but their are jobs that you a very unlikely to die doing...i.e. Cook, Admin...stuff like that...but think about this, you are more likely to die on your way home from work or school than you would be in Iraq...3000 deaths out of the millions who have served in the war...is a very small percentage...how many people were murdered today in LA or New Orleans...how many people were killed in car accidents today...do what you think is right...if you are not will to at least possibly give up your life...then stay at home...and think about this also...how many people die in the Peace Corp each year, from disease or big killed?
2007-02-27 14:36:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nobody wants to die for their country. Soldiers only do it if they have to. No one ever helped their cause by dying for their country. They helped their cause by making their enemy die for his country (That's Gen. George Patton).
Talk to a recruiter about what job training is available in the military. You can take the placement test without obligation. Maybe they'll have a job you're interested in.
The reason this country is still standing after 230 years is because the majority of those that serve do not die for their country. They live to celebrate the freedom they worked for.
2007-02-27 14:20:34 · answer #9 · answered by penhead72 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no ones wants to die, but it happens. Just remember a lot more people come home from war the die in war. not every job in the military puts you in combat, you could still join and support the country in a non-combat MOS, will you get deployed and be in a combat zone yes.
Also if you do not want to die maybe you should not drive a car, you know more people die each year in a car then they do fighting in combat in Iraq.
2007-02-27 14:39:30 · answer #10 · answered by need4speedsc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋