Before another one of our sons or daughters go off to die in Iraq, am I wrong in thinking that perhaps someone who supports that war as much as Mitt Romney does might want to ask his sons why they aren't serving?
According to Mr. Romney, "My sons are serving their country by helping to elect me to office!"
2007-08-13 08:38:35 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Since his sons support their father's candidacy and pro-Iraqi war stance, it's hypocrisy personified that none of them are willing to serve in Iraq.
2007-08-13 08:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
His sons are all graduated from college and have families and careers. How many 37 year old doctors are enlisting these days?
If you go to Mitt Romney's website, you can read the 5 brothers blog, and see all of their personal info. They are some really nice, good people. They just were in that large percentage of the population that chooses college and careers ahead of military service. Like, I imagine, you and most of your friends.
You forgot the part about where Mitt already apologized for that remark, days ago, long before you asked this question.
2007-08-15 09:01:29 · answer #2 · answered by Sweet n Sour 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-10 03:52:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a free Country Mitts sons chose not to serve in the Military Just as Polosi,Kerry,Reid, Murtha and Kennedy chose to serve the Enemy of the United States of America!!!
2007-08-13 08:46:33 · answer #4 · answered by john 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I believe that Mitt Romney feels that by leaving the decision up to his sons, they will do so because they want to and not by coercion. As far as his sons serving their country by helping him get into office, well, I guess I could stretch my imagination enough to say "Yeah, kinda sorta" but only after he is elected, he SERVES his country and not provide a lot of lip service and work on hidden or personal agendas.
2007-08-13 09:19:21 · answer #5 · answered by RUESTER 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Okay first of all, who said they were going to die? Yes the death toll remains high, but not every man or woman in uniform has died while over there.
If Romney thinks that his sons are "serving" their country by helping him in the election...well...I can't say anything more than he's got his thought process in the wrong place if he believes that.
How is that helping my father, my brother, my husband and father-in-law to win the war?
It's not, and you're not wrong in asking why his sons aren't wearing the uniform. Serving in a political office does not compare to serving your country on a daily basis.
2007-08-13 08:49:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
The Mormons believe we all lived in Heaven with Heavenly Father, several Heavenly Mothers, and 20 Billion Heavenly Siblings before we were born here on Earth. Then there was a war. The good guys won and were born White. The bad guys lost and became demons. Those who were neutral or did not fight bravely were born with non-white skin. The bravest of the brave were born to Mormon families.
We all know that Romney must have been a "Valliant Warrior" in the "War in Heaven" during the "Pre-Existence". How else could he have been born "White and Delightsome" to an LDS family here on Earth? Heck, he was probably one of the Commanding Generals . Now , America needs a President with valuable military experience like that to get us through our war in Iraq. Could you please ask "The One and Only True Prophet", Gordon Hinkley, to please release those valuable records to the public? We need to know what battles he fought in. How many medals he won. How many of the "Less Valliant Soldiers" he recommended being born with black skin when they got their chance to be born on Earth. Was Al Sharpton one of THEM ? How about Jesse Jackson? Mormons, this is your chance to show the world the light of the everlasting gospel. Dont miss out. We have General Romney running for president of the USA and we need you badly right now!
2007-08-14 08:05:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nothing wrong with not joining the military, personal choice.
If I had my way, military service would be compulsary for everyone like they do in some European countries.
The problem Mitt has is that he compares working for a political campaign on the same level as actually serving one's country.
Pretty weak.
2007-08-13 08:47:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Its a volunteer military. Many men and women have reenlisted to serve in Iraq. I would like all young men to enlist, but its there choice. If Al Sharpton has his way maybe you will have to go too.
2007-08-13 09:03:40 · answer #9 · answered by Dutch 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Every person has the right to make their own choices about going into the military in America.
Mitt Romney's children are not responsible for his political or military decisions. Our military is 100% volunteer, and if they do not chose to serve, they are not obligated in any way.
Mitt can't force his sons to serve, nor can anyone force anyone else to serve.
God Bless our Troops who do volunteer to serve!
2007-08-13 08:42:31 · answer #10 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 4⤊ 4⤋