What about when you stand alone?
2007-06-01 02:21:48 · 18 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I was in vietnam and africa so where have you been?
2007-06-01 07:08:42 · update #1
You never know until your there, there is no standard for who will or will not be brave in any situation, go to your local library or on line, and check out the hundreds who have won the Congresional Medal of Honor given to miilitary soldiers who show bravery above and beyoond the call of duty. You will not find a single story of a know brave person, doing what they do best, but you will find ordinary people, in intense situations, who reacted bare at that moment, and can't tell you why they suddenly did, and the ones who didn't are the same way. Bravery in a group is not bravery, It is a feeling of not wanting to look weak or uncool in front of your peers, it is strength in numbers, it's the herd mentality, like groups of young people talking trash to one another or an individual, easy to do in a group, but get them alone and there totally different. Avoid this false bravery of the group mentality, be an Individual and that is the bravest thing you can do in life buy being ready for any situation and prepared to stand alone.
2007-06-01 02:56:41 · answer #1 · answered by edjdonnell 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am who I am. I'm known to be blatantly honest and I pull no punches. I some times stand alone here on YA because my opinion is all mine. But I'm entitled to it. I too am a Viet Nam Vet but I never had the experience of standing alone. We took care of each other and watched each other's backs. There were times when one felt alone, especially at night but just a glance around and you could see the silhouettes of your buddies there with you. There was a comfort in that. I will stand alone if I must to defend this nation and it's honor, but I don't think I will have to. And I'm sorry for some of the insensitive answers you've received. This is a good question.
2007-06-01 17:03:21 · answer #2 · answered by sarge 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only times I have been in hairy, guns-drawn situations I wasn't afraid. Later when I had a beer and thought back on it I felt it more. I can't say I have done anything brave because I never thought about it at the time. I just responded to training and did what I was supposed to do.
Once that adrenaline gets pumping you just act. I would even say that it is exciting at times. I can see how some people become adrenaline junkies from that.
2007-06-01 10:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by Pooky Bear the Sensitive 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was younger, much younger, I was afraid of my own shadow. I grew up poor, and would go through tremendous growth spurts. My parents could hardly afford to clothe me. I was the guy that always got beat up in school and the one the girls all laughed at if I tried asking anyone out on a date. Six feet three and one hundred twenty four pounds.
I enlisted in the Navy and they sent me to the Marine Corps. Retired, I nolonger fear much of anything, and certainly not many men. Am I brave? Hardly. Bravery is being scared and not letting that be known to the other guy. I just don't care any more. Pain is a temporary thing. It reminds us that we are alive. And, by the way, all of those years with the Corps -- spent in the gymn. Now I'm six feet three and weigh two hundred thirty six pounds.
2007-06-01 09:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by Doc 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
there are more ways to be alone than knowing you must stand one day. You are on the top of a mountain, safely gripping the soil with your body held there by the weight of gravity. soon the tide changes to loosen that grip of gravity and you begin to stand, looking around without fear because what goes down must be brought back up, that's nature. did the group act like gravity of weight upon your path? maybe. when the group leaves do you feel an uplifting? maybe. has the group applied too much weight and you feel like they are crushing the life right out of your body? maybe. because groups are like that, they are a weight like a stone when they act out like gravity. and deny their own part, that's called blindness. and denial.
2007-06-01 09:40:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm far stronger on my own, because in a group you may not always agree with the reasons for "trouble" especially if alcohol is involved ! The only reason you support mates when your drunk is because their your MATES ! and even though you know any sh_t that goes down was more than likely your?their fault, you still back them but sometimes your sober enough to talk it down and disarm an explosive situation. On your own its you and them ! so you dont have a choice or anyone to blame or talk a fight down from.
2007-06-01 09:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alone is about the only way I stand. I haven't been to any illustrious places, but I work as an RN in the trenches of a hospital! Duz that count?
2007-06-01 16:55:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I'm in a group of adults, I stand back and give support if needed.
If I'm with my kids, I'm the bravest tiger in the jungle.
If I'm by myself, I don't go out for trouble, so there's no need to be brave.
2007-06-01 09:30:02 · answer #8 · answered by thatguythatyouknowandisnice 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am brave no matter where you put me. I can be brave in a group as long as what they are fighting for has my best interst.
As the song goes, "You can stnad me up at the gates of hell, but I won't back down."
2007-06-01 13:36:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a lot easier to be brave when someone is watching your back (safer too) if that is what you mean. So don't confuse bravery with stupidity.
If you mean standing by ones principles, IMHO everyone worth their salt does that without even thinking about it
2007-06-01 09:32:16 · answer #10 · answered by tom l 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋