Should George Bushes twin daughters go to war?

Question

If George Bush believes in this war so much why doesn't he send his OWN children to fight?

Delilah86, if he wants to convince the American people to support this war he should first be able to convince his daughters to support it.

Annonomousdude, Thank God I live in America where I have the right to beat a dead horse if I want to...

To All, I didn't ask if George Bush should send them. I just want to know if Bush doesn't see that he isn't even convincing his own family that we should be fighting over there. I just have a hard time believing in someone who doesn't even have the support of his own family members.

For those of you asking me why I don't serve. I am 53 years old. My father was a survivor on the USS Indianapolis (worst naval disaster in US history) and never spent a day pain free afterwards. I lost a brother in the Vietnam war. I have my most precious son serving in Iraq. I simply want to know why George Bush thinks he should encourage other people's children to serve in a war, but doesn't encourage his own. I would bet if his children were over there he would think of a million reasons to get out. BTW, Bush never served a day in the military. He just has his picture taken in the uniform.

Answer 1

Wow, you're getting pounded pretty good for someone who just asked a question. I remember hearing about the USS Indianapolis. Didn't they take the bomb parts to the Enola Gay (sp?) to drop on Hiroshima? If I remember my history correctly they were bombed afterwards & then left at sea for days because of a blunder by the government. Nobody came to look for them.

Anyway, as for Bushes daughters, I think you are right. He would find a way to end the war if his daughters went over there. Only thing is, our history shows that generally it is mostly the middle class and poor who fight for our country. It is the rich who govern it.

I am sorry so many of our enlisted men who are fighting for our freedom of speech gave you such a hard time for exercising your rights. It sounds like your family has given a lot for this country too.

Answer 2

The key word you used was send. The armed service are volunteer. Maybe they don't feel that they are good enough or could pass the PT test?

Look, my husband will complete his 20 - 26 years (depending on rank) and he has talked with both of our kids. He doesn't want our daughter anywhere near the armed services and quite frankly neither do I. I have lived on several bases and have seen the crap that goes on. Some females are made of tougher stuff then others.
What we tell our children is that if they choose to join the military they need an education first so that they can join as an officer.
We would both support our children in whatever they choose to do even if those choices aren't ones that we would have made for them.

So my longwinded answer is that they each have a choice to make or have already made. Like any parent we try to support our kids even if it conflicts with our thoughts of what they should or shouldn't do.
Being President doesn't mean that he can drag his children to a recruiter and make them enlist any more then I could drag mine. They thankfully have the freedom of choice.

Answer 3

Whether I like Bush or not, or agree or disagree with him, that's besides the point. Your question is pretty stupid. George Bush did not FORCE anyone to enlist in the Armed Forces. We all enlisted with our own free will......being in the military means defending the country and constitution. His children did not CHOOSE to enlist, us that are serving did.


Your added comment about you having a hard time believing someone who's family members dont's show support makes no sense. So for them to show support and prove a point they must join the military? Looking at your questions, you are not in the military yourself. So looks like you are in the same boat as the twins you are trying to bash.

Answer 4

Because they have not *chosen* to enlist. Because we don't have a draft. Because noone is forced to serve in the military in this country. The same reasons we don't force you to go.

I wish your son the best of luck. I know you, as all mothers do, worry about him. I know it's difficult because it took me so many years to get my own family to stop worrying so much. Know that he serves in the best trained and equipped military in the world.

Bush however did serve. He served in the Air National Guard. He qualified as a fighter pilot. There's a lot of debate on whether or not he attended all of his drills, but there isn't any that he finished his training. It's a tad bit better than dodging draft by dropping out of ROTC as soon as you have passed over your draft number. Actually, it's a lot better. His unit could have been called up but wasn't.

Answer 5

They're his daughters, not his property. He can't just send them off. I get your point, though, especially from the standpoint of a few years ago when they were showing how many politicians actually had children that were in the military serving in Iraq. It was astoundingly low compared to the number of them who were in favor of the war at the time...

Answer 6

Before the US goes to any war all the daughters and sons of the Congress should be the first to enlist. No ifs, ands, or buts.They go! Maybe then we'll stop engaging in wars that our none of our business.

Answer 7

The United States military is all voluntary. No draft. No one is making anyone do anything. Come to think of it. A good number of "non US citizens" have voluntarily enlisted in the military. Go figure.

Answer 8

he served in the military that's good enough.
if the commander and chief is going to order men and women into battle he should have at least served at some capacity. that's more then bill Clinton did.
besides this is a free country last time i checked his daughter's are free to chose there own life.
why don't you serve your country?

Answer 9

Should you? I didn't know that military service was mandatory in this country.

Get over it already. If we force George Bush's children to fight, then Chelsea Clinton needs to come too.... that's right... mommie Clinton voted for the war.

Pack her bags.


Your name suits you.

Answer 10

This is a horrible question.

The people sign up to be in the military/airforce/army. When you enlist, you know there is a chance you may have to serve somewehre or go to war. His daughters can make their own decision as to if they want to enlist. Parents should support their children's decision if they want to join.