Liberals, how would you define a solider, and what are the duties of the military?

Answer 1

Same way anybody else does. There's no "liberal" definition of a soldier.

Answer 2

WOW. I seem to have misplaced my Liberal to Conservative/Conservative to Liberal translation dictionary. I guess I am just going to have to wing it.

A soldier (in the US, anyway) is any man or woman who has enlisted or been drafted into any branch of the military, who wears a military uniform (at least at times, some people are asked to dress in civilian clothing at times), has sworn to protect and uphold the Constitution from enemies, both foreign and domestic, has sworn allegiance to the Constitution, and has agreed to follow orders. That definition pretty much specifies the job duties, as well, but I will restate: protect and uphold the Constitution from enemies, both foreign and domestic, pledge allegiance to the Constitution, and follow orders.

I just found a copy of both the officer and enlisted oaths:

The Military Oath


The Commissioning Oath

"I, _____ , having been appointed an officer in the (Service) of the United States, as indicated above in the grade of _____ do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter; So help me God." (DA Form 71, 1 August 1959, for officers.)

The Enlistment Oath

"I, _____, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God." (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962).

'Nuff said.

Answer 3

Coming from a Family of Soldiers (Grandfather, father, sister, brother-in-law and even me) and a family of what you would call Liberals: A Solider is an enlisted person in the armed forces of their country. In the US they follow the legal orders of their superiors and ultimately the commander in chief, i.e. the President

The President is suppose to do what is in the best interest of the American People who are ultimately his boss. Further war is conducted by the People's House Congress. And the Armed Forces ultimately answer to a CIVILIAN Authority

Answer 4

I'm not a liberal, but I'll take a shot..

A soldier is someone who serves in the armed forces of their nation, or who serves in the armed forces of a recognized resistance group. The dictionary definition is "enlisted man or woman who serves in an army".

Their duties are to follow all lawful orders, to carry out all lawful orders to the best of their ability, and to act in a manner consistent with their oath as officers (if applicable).

In the US, that includes protecting and defending the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

Answer 5

A soldier is someone who has sworn to protect their Country and the Constitution. Their duties are to do as they are commanded by their Superior Officers.

Answer 6

A soldier is a member of the Armed Forces-the military--whose job is to defend the United States.

It is NOT their job to invade countries that are not a threat, or have not attacked us. It is NOt their job to "spread democracy."

And it is most especially not their job to be used as cannon fodder in an illegal war of conquest to satisfy the sick egos of trash like Cheney and Bush.

Answer 7

This is not a liberal or a radical-right question.

A soldier's duty is to preserve, protect and defend the CONSTITUTION of the United States of America.

Answer 8

I can't. What's a solider?

The duty of the military is to successfully perform the mission dictated by the Commander in Chief.

Answer 9

A Soldier is a person serving in the Army.

Answer 10

Someone who has a brain, knows the difference between right and wrong, and isn't "gung-ho" every time he picks up a gun--and thinks that he's a reborn version of Rambo.

Answer 11

As a conservative, I would like to ask you what the heck is a solider, Does he make things solid or what?