After Pearl harbor the boys were lining up. What's the problem? We got to get these terroist before they get us. Doesn't the youth see that? We need them now more than ever.
2007-07-09 13:18:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Every month 1 out of every 1,500 U.S. troops over In Iraq comes home with 1 or more less limbs than they went over there with. That's a big risk to pay to play policeman for Iraq in the middle of their civil war.
2007-07-09 13:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by Mario Savio 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're kidding, right?
In WWII, we were attacked by the Empire of Japan.
Iraq did nothing to us. The war is illegal. Our soldiers are being killed for no reason other than Bushie boys lust for the oilfields.
Young people have no intention of signing up just to get their butts shot of in a war that should never have taken place and which cannot be won....nor is there a strategy, nor a visible end to it. Young people are smarter than that.
Bush is a maniac........
2007-07-09 13:36:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some are, some aren't. having just separated from the Service, I met many people who joined after Iraq because they wanted to serve. But so what if they are purposely avoiding it, who wants to go to war and possibly get killed? not many. This is not a criticism, it is a legitimate concern that people have. But there are still great things about the service. http://www.dryflypolitics.com
2007-07-09 13:23:16 · answer #3 · answered by sbay311 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't know where your getting your information but today's military are 100% volunteers and the military draft bega in 1940 and lasted until 1975. I would say our young men and women are stepping up to the plate far better then anyone expected...I am proud of each and everyone of our VOLUNTEER soldiers, sailors, and airmen
2007-07-09 13:47:08 · answer #4 · answered by jeff_loves_life 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because there was a clear and present danger of invasion from Japan. There is no terrorist nation, or even a significant number of terrorists capable of invading the US. Plus the press in WWII was not free - it spewed propaganda to an extent that even today's media would be ashamed of.
2007-07-09 13:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by Mordent 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE JOKING ME !!! Since "we" arent involved in the fiasco "there" we have NO investment in it. My nephew is there in Bagdad, as we speak, and has been "back door drafted" and I was in Viet Nam, a better question would be...Why are the same families giving of themselves, so the same families can prosper while we do?
Another possibility might be that we are producing more mepublicans
2007-07-09 13:28:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Bombs away today is a perfect example of what you are talking about....it is easier to pose as a veteran on YA than really enlist.
2007-07-09 22:09:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because there is a campaign from the democrats to demoralize our military. This is useful for their political gains only. They have no regard for the real world and the enemy that the USA faces.
2007-07-09 13:29:41 · answer #8 · answered by Clown 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
there are many upsides to military service, but bush has made a mockery of the military's use. i'll go, if he goes first. and you know that won't happen. he does like that flight jacket that clinton left him.
2007-07-09 13:28:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
most of us youth aren't too enthusiastic about laying down our lives. but you will be happy to know that i will be joining the U.S Air Force the day after i graduate from college. i am currently 14 years old. i got along way to go.
2007-07-09 13:22:28 · answer #10 · answered by Razgriz01 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋