2007-07-26 10:17:07 · 8 answers · asked by americanhero_aa 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
During the second world war, those that were drafted and /or enlisted, 100% went to help the country, some had a choice, some didn't.
When the United States is truly at war, for good reason, they usually have no problem finding good, qualified men to fight such war, from those that wish to protect our country, but now in this situation we're in now, very few would, if given the choice, get involved , and would shy away from military service.
As far as finding another job, many men and women joined the military to get a decent education and earn some money in the meantime, and those are the bunch that are sacrificing their lives now in this illegal, uncalled for war in Iraq, plus the many reservist members that joined in case they might be needed to protect the United States against aggression by others, which this war again, is not the case.
2007-07-26 10:28:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
How could that question be answered? Of course since there are so many employers looking for help without success, I assume there are not a lot of people signing up just to find a job.
The vast majority of service men and women that I have met are solid citizens who do what they do because they feel right about it.
Of course anyone not fitting that description is held in high esteem on the nightly news.
2007-07-26 17:21:55 · answer #2 · answered by united9198 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, but I think it fair to say that soldiers have been mostly the same kind of folks throughout the ages: human.
Nothing wrong with signing up for a noble cause when you need the work.
2007-07-26 17:53:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I went to serve. I had a job that I left behind voluntarily.
Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less
General Robert E. Lee
2007-07-26 17:23:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people choose a career they want to do, then look for a job doing it.
2007-07-26 17:20:37 · answer #5 · answered by B.Kevorkian 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My friend was in the Navy for 6 years because he didn't know what else to do and wanted them to pay for college.
2007-07-26 17:21:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The job is just a bonus for me.
2007-07-26 19:12:07 · answer #7 · answered by erehwon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say both, $20,000 a year was alot of money for me, and I would do it again in a heart beat.
2007-07-26 18:08:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋