those who have elected not to join?
2007-03-07 01:37:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Let me explain this so that even you chickenhawk cons can understand: When I enlisted (1983) I didn't have a crystal ball that told me what was going to happen during the next four years. I didn't get sent to war.
you yellowbellies on the other hand SAY that you support the WAR that is going on NOW, but you are too cowardly to go put your own life on the line and FIGHT for what you SQUAWK about believing in?
I am higher morally than you chickenhawk con cowards, I walk the walk, while you squawk the talk!
norm, you "strike a nerve"with me? LOL hardly.
However I DID strike a nerve with you! Why else would you screech a response at me and then why I write you back I get:
"Sorry, this person has chosen to not allow others to contact them."
Thanks for once again PROVING that I am morally superior to you chickenhawk con cowards!
Hey grandma....when did you enlist and which war did you fight in?
I state FACTS, that is hardly "strutting".
2007-03-07 01:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 4⤋
Being a bully isn't a sign of a higher moral authority, to the best of my knowledge Jesus wasn't ever a soldier. It does seem that the people who never saw the carnage of a war do strut too much, et tu Mr_ White_? Those that have gone through that hell have been loathe to inflict in on others while the true chickenhawks, like Bush and Cheney were all to willing to send our soldiers out. Morality and ferocity aren't even in the same room. For those who joined, they do an excellent job, and its true that they are willing to die to fight for our country and its ideals and since they don't know whether or not they will be called upon for that they should all be appreciated, but it not right for anyone to claim some sort of God-given right to act like they are confusing themselves with Gods moral authority.
Theres fact that are factually presented, and theres opinion presented as fact, theres marching, and theres strutting, and bullying. No mystery as to where you stand. Mr_White_
And if this country needs 60 year old grandmas, I'm willing to go.
2007-03-07 01:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by justa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I served in the military in "peace" time. During my service there were world events that the American public was unaware of. There were several times that the possibility of outright conflict was on the horizon, but averted. But you wouldn't know that. When you raise your right hand to join the military, you do so with the knowledge that your life is on the line.
I don't claim to be the moral authority of anything, but I know the courage of commitment that only military people know.
2007-03-07 01:49:49 · answer #3 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't think we claim any higher moral authority, but the fact is, even in peacetime, military service includes a fair amount of sacrifice...being away from family, frequent moves, training. Although there are a lot of benefits to it also and I wouldn't trade my 23 years in service...I certainly do not claim any moral authority. It is nice to be appreciated for the sacrifices though and I really like it when people see me about in uniform and say "Thank you."
2007-03-07 01:45:09 · answer #4 · answered by Captain Jack 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They got suited up and never played in the game... But, because some of them are bitter about never truly serving, they go and heap abuse on others.
I was a cop for over 20 years, was there for everything from murder, officer invovled shootings, etc. so it does somewhat gall me that the peacetime soldiers brag about how the "would've done something" unlike "civilians" when law enforcment was on the firing line when they weren't. We all served, get over it.
2007-03-07 10:39:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they served voluntarily, while you and others like you didn't serve at all.
Why do YOU think you have the moral authority to judge our folks in uniform, regardless of when they served?
2007-03-07 01:46:09 · answer #6 · answered by Team Chief 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because at least they had the balls to enlist. Had something happened, they would have been first to go. Better than those that weren't willing to do anything at all.
2007-03-07 02:07:04 · answer #7 · answered by Brian I 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has a right to speak out, regardless of past service.
Ours is a civilian government, not a military junta.
2007-03-07 01:42:26 · answer #8 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
This is America and we all have the right to freedom of speech.
America - Love it or leave it!
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2007-03-07 01:44:48 · answer #9 · answered by Brotherhood 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because they can use the arguement that "well if a war would have broken out when I was serving, I would fight for my country" in all actuality the first sign of war they would be running for Canada!
2007-03-07 01:41:49 · answer #10 · answered by J S 4 · 0⤊ 6⤋