Isnt their job interesting enough if not why dont they come and join up and put their thoughts forward to the people they serve with. Or if they haven got the guts to join up why dont they go to there local barracks and express their beloved freedom of speech.
2007-04-10 11:29:16 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
this does not include ex-servicemen and if its because they pay taxes shouldnt they be asking their goverment silly questions
2007-04-10 11:40:15 · update #1
and people who are related to people in the military and are friends with people in the military i understand them wanting to know whats going on but thats what the family liasons officer is for
2007-04-10 11:44:23 · update #2
it's our country too.
2007-04-10 11:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by Lin_Z 4 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Civilians have a great interest in military affairs for a couple of reasons. The first of which, is how our Government is set up. I'm assuming because of the tone of your post, you are or were in the military. In case you forgot the military is run by civilians and this is done on purpose by the Constitution. The President, Sec. of Defense and Sec. of all the services are civilian. This is part of the Government's checks and balances so we, as the United States don't become a militant Government ourselves.
If you are a member of the military, may I suggest that you remember that you represent all civilians and they not only have a right to question the Government, but an obligation to do so.
In case there is confussion, yes I am in the military serving proudly, with one tour in Iraq already.....
2007-04-10 12:24:15 · answer #2 · answered by NHguy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like this. My entire generation have all had some military time and experience. I joined the British Army in 1957 as a boy of 15. Hundreds of thousands of young men were still being called to do National Service in the Armed Forces of UK for a two year stint.
I have every right, notwithstanding my military career, which lasted for nearly nine years, to ask any question I choose on the subject of the military - in particular the UK military.
I am THE TAX PAYER and I want my money to be well spent and lots of it on the military. I am tired of government meanness on the military. I am entirely shocked to learn that the RN are still flying thirty plus year old Sea King Helicopters. Can you imagine it, the RAF taking on the Luftwaffe with 30 year old biplanes? This is exactly what we've got. I PROTEST!!
2007-04-11 02:50:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess we are interested because we don't trust our own political agendas and the stories we receive from the foreign office and controlled media. They edit an awful lot.
I think that joining the army entails three criterion. The first is that people want to feed their family and so decide that the military is a good way to do it. Afterall, the adverts don't show pain and death very much so it all looks like staying fit and having a good time.
Second: they want to protect the weak from the aggressive.
Third: they are aggressive and want to destroy the weak while they get fit and have a laugh.
Maybe that is why civilians are interested. That's why I'm interested.
Maybe you would like to answer my question?
2007-04-10 13:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by Catalyst 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the military is at the disposal of the US government and civilians are interested in how and why the military is being used.
Since the US government is elected by the people and for the people the civilians have a right to know about the military as long as it doesnt violate operational security, in that the knowledge they have wont put lives at risk.
As far as them voicing their opinions to the military itself that really wouldnt matter. You can tell the military your opinions till your blue in the face and they will still follow the orders of those appointed over them.
If you want to voice your opinion you should voice it to those who give the military its orders, telling the military will get you nothing really.
2007-04-10 11:39:03 · answer #5 · answered by h h 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I vote based on candidates' performance and platforms. A part of that evaluation is how they manage government affairs or plan to do so, and that includes the military. Also, as a tax payer, I'm interested in spending, including military spending.
Whether or not one volunteers for service is a matter of choice. If the government wants me, then they can draft me. I will follow the law. If others volunteer, then I'm not interested in hearing their belly aching unless they have specific and real complaints about being unjustly treated.
2007-04-10 11:50:41 · answer #6 · answered by eddygordo19 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All Infantry Officers have dealing with Civilians all the time... Please do not take up space in an ROTC program... You have proven that you are not Officer Material... Even the first poster that answered your question... Even gave you a site that you were to Lazy or ignorant of what a Computer is really used for... Other than to play those Fantasy War Video Games on... Just know that you have a SEARCH BOX on your main page...
2016-05-17 06:02:10 · answer #7 · answered by alida 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I served in the military and am now a civilian. I have the right to be interested in military affairs and if you don't like it, tough. The Founding Fathers wanted the military to be accountable to the civilians. Otherwise they wouldn't have put it under civilian control. You obviously don't have much respect for the freedom of speech. And that's your problem too.
2007-04-10 11:33:50 · answer #8 · answered by Crystal Blue Persuasion 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by interested? I'm not in the military but my husband and brother are, so naturally I'm going to be very interested in military affairs. I want to know what's going on on-base and I want to know where my husband and brother are going to be sent to next.
However, the additional information you gave almost makes it seem as though you're talking about negative interest, as in criticism. If that's the case than maybe your initial question could have been worded a little better.
2007-04-10 11:36:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think i know why, it certainly true for me anyway, in civilian life everything has let us down, government everything under their control, the country has been betrayed, we are dominated by the e.u. and the gov will not listen, the military is the only thing left that people have got any love and respect for, so where els do we go. if i had my way you would have abigger say in our country, in the forces you are allowed to be patriotic and proud of your country, if you do that in civi street
you are a racist biggot.its time you blokes rescued this country, the politicians are not. you should not complain about civis on your sight because you need to win our hearts and minds, the gov cant.
2007-04-10 20:21:41 · answer #10 · answered by trucker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thank you
the sad part is that the government is composed mostly of people who have never gone anywhere near a military uniform
what the hell do they know about war?
it is far easier to teach a soldier about politics than it is to teach a politician about war
lets suppose a soldier is an ox and a politician is a chicken
"If you were plowing a field, which would you rather use? Two strong oxen or 1024 chickens?"
2007-04-10 15:32:23 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋