I believe that all Americans harbor a debt for the freedoms we enjoy in this country. Freedom was paid for in the blood of the patriots that won our freedom, the blood of those who fought on foreign soil to prevent the spread of tyranny in its many forms. Our freedoms where gained through bravery and protected by those who have a sense of duty. Many belive that this country, this government owes them something - they are wrong. Those who feel that the government owes them something take all we have for granted.
What have you done to repay this debt? Do you sit back and recieve the freedom welfare check?
2007-04-03 09:25:17 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
OIF Veteran
Heading back this summer
2007-04-03 09:26:27 · update #1
Military service is not the only repayment. I have totaly respect for those who actively support the troops. Service is not for everyone, it is a calling. In the same token there are those who try and undermine supporters and service personel (military or civilian) and take their freedom for granted.
Thank you to all the veterans, without you there would be nothing to fight for today. And the families of veterans who are the true backbone of the service - support is crucial. I just get the idea reading som many of these questions that freedom is taken for granted.
2007-04-03 09:36:30 · update #2
I thank our men(and women ) in uniform.I support my President.I also thank our vets any chance I get.I support the war not just our troops.
To every body who served and is serving in our military.
THANKS
May the Lord watch over you.
I'll be praying for you all.
2007-04-03 12:42:06 · answer #1 · answered by ak6702 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OIF x 2 before being wounded and stuck in recruiting.
I firmly believe every person owes the country some of their time. Paying taxes? Give me a break.
While some people are not qualified to serve in the military... actually, fine. The majority of people are not qualified to serve in the military (mentally, morally, or physically), there should be some type of mandatory government service...
My issue is with people who think they have the right to talk about anything related to military topics when their military experience doesn't go past watching Top Gun...
2007-04-03 14:23:48 · answer #2 · answered by The Tin Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I served in the Coast Guard for 6 years, during the first Iraq conflict when the US liberated Quwait. I would gladly go and serve again if needed, whereever needed. I also come from a family that has many members serving in the US armed forces in many different branches. My oldest brother is currently in Iraq digging up those nasty little IED's the Iranians have been so graciously supplying to the insurgency.
2007-04-03 09:32:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
I donated blood . The red cross was at our weapons manufacturing plant three months ago and most of the workers took the chance to donate blood .
We felt that since so much blood is spilled with the weapons we make to defend america on americans that it would be nice to show our support .
We ship over 50 million rounds of amunition around the globe and 200 million right here to uncle sam .
We are doing what we can for america .
2007-04-03 09:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by trouble maker 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋
myslef right out of high school I joined the USMC , served for 6 years including desert shield/storm would have made it a career but the Post cold war cutbacks made it too hard to get promotions. Currently i support the local vfw and american legion and give heavily to the dav.
Myself I felt i owed a debt to my country when i finished high school, for being allowed to be bornin the best country on the planet, we have our ups and doens , have our in fighting like spoiled siblings but there is no place better in this world to grow up or grow old in.
2007-04-03 09:32:44 · answer #5 · answered by lethander_99 4 · 7⤊ 1⤋
I have become a productive member of society. And I also like to think that all my federal taxes are used to support our troops.
I would also like to say that my father was in the Navy and my husband was in the army. I also had a cousin who served in the Navy and I have known many people that have served or are serving now. And I love them all.
Thanks for your service to our great country.
2007-04-03 09:32:07 · answer #6 · answered by Mikira 5 · 9⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you have a debt to freedom and somehow you need to repay this through military service. You can do this through civic participation, paying taxes, supporting our soldiers, etc. Not everyone can serve.
2007-04-03 09:31:42 · answer #7 · answered by Matt 5 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Served over 20 years in the military, retired, worked as a cop for a few years, now I own a business and a couple hundred acres I farm.
2007-04-03 09:28:17 · answer #8 · answered by odinwarrior 2 · 13⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for your service. Again. You are a hero.
I am a 50-ish granny so I can't say I have done any direct repayment, but I do not buck my government at every turn. Nor do I expect the government to be responsible for my bills, children, healthcare, etc.
2007-04-03 09:31:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I do what I can. I pay my taxes, I vote, and I obey the law. I also support the troops! I have 2 kids in the military. They're repaying their debt in the best way they know.
2007-04-03 09:31:20 · answer #10 · answered by amazin'g 7 · 11⤊ 0⤋