I noticed on here that so many individuals hate ex military veterans(OEF, OIF, Gulf War, Vietnam) Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinions, I just wanted to know where all of this is coming from? I see inviduals calling us lazy bums and crazy and everything else. Kinda hurtful but I'm just wondering why the hate?
2007-08-27 05:35:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I should of worded the question differently. It is mostly because I've been on a couple of job interviews and when they get to that section of military association the interviewers change their tone, and attitude. I've gotten a lot of raised eyebrows, when asked if I've deployed and especially since now I'm a reservist they ask how involved I'am, I know that's because they don't want to take chances, but one of the companies is notorious for not wanting to deal with military association.(is that illegal?) I've been on 4 interviews and I've gotten help from dept of labor for my resume, and my skills. I feel I have great people skills, confident not cocky and everything seems to kinda go down hill after seeing I served.. I'm proud to have served but I'm feeling that my military association is hurting me at times,(I need a job!!) (as far as employment) Also I mostly see the mean comments on yahoo answers and myspace. Of course its the internet and people are more bold on here.
2007-08-27 05:55:46 · update #1
There's always somebody who hates/resents somebody else. It's like the guy in the rusted-out Pinto that gives you the finger in the toll booth line: being stupid is its own punishment. Ignore them.
2007-08-27 06:04:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you're seeing a number of things, but few if any of them rise from a hatred toward veterans. I'm a Vietnam-era vet, and I actively opposed that war and this one, largely on the same grounds... the government overreached its grasp and fought the wrong war in the wrong place at the wrong time ...killing innocent men and women on every side. The military was doing its job and performing its duty legally, honorably, and nobly. We don't get to have a free United States without a military made up of men and women prepared to give their lives in its defense. The problem occurs when politicians confuse shortisighted strategy with principle. They get confused. We get confused. And somebody gets killed or horribly injured. I find no incongruity in doing my duty as a soldier and serving in the military and doing my duty as a citizen and actively opposing the war through the lawful means provided by the Constitutions I swore to defend with my life. Use it or loose, as some say.
More important, to your question: Some of what you see is probably ignorance and fear (horror, really, on the chance that you may have had to do something that they find unimaginable), But that is fleeting and inconsequential. However, when negative attitudes toward veterans cost them an opportunity or a job, it's not only wrong, it's illegal --though very hard to prove, I suspect. But if you do know a company that is, as you say, well known for its anti-veteran discrimmination you might try putting out some feelers on the Internet for other people who have had the same experience and may have evidence of such a policy or at least enough circumstantial evidence to amount to a pattern of discrimination. Report that to the Veterans Bureau, your U.S. Attorney's office, or any state and local authorities you can identify.
Finally, most employers I know see military service as a plus. From the discipline it instills, to the courage and sacrifice it takes, these are valuable skills to have on your team. In fact, the number one complaint about college kids in their first jobs is their inexperience with the concepts of team, comradship, self-discipine, sacrifice. For them, "it's all about me." So emphasize what was of value in the military. What really got you through Iraq? Working with a tight knit team, watching the other guy's back, a sense of duty, battlefield awareness, training, skill, knowledge. Those are the same things that will make you stand out in civilian life, so don't hide them. Find a way to express them in your civilian life, in the context of "citizen" rather than "soldier."
Whatever your education, get some more. Get involved with people who are moving their lives forward. Be proud of what you accomplished and realize their is nothing as tough out here as there was out there. If there is "hate" it's just like all "hate" --blind, ignorant, stupid, and primitive. Walk away from it. Never give in.
2007-08-28 11:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, this being the internet there's no shortage of the lazy or insane, but I hadn't noticed any ill feelings directed at anyone for their vet status. What makes you think there's a connection?
WOW, I've never come across that before- the employers I've worked for have always been ecstatic when they get vets- especially recent ones. They're known for having discipline and solid work ethics. I don't think they assume your lazy, or hate you at all, I think they might be afraid you'll be deployed again right after they hire you...
2007-08-27 05:41:37 · answer #3 · answered by Beardog 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are a number of motives for racial hatred. Being taught that as a new child, slender mindedness and intolerance, or human beings have not been reborn in many situations adequate to upward thrust a rung or 2 on the karmic ladder. you have made the invention that age and journey nurtures awareness and tolerance.
2016-10-03 07:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the hate comes from the fact that they were not brave enough to enlist.
They look down on anyone who has the courage to do so and feel empowered to sneer or show disdain at someone who is or was willing to join the military.
2007-08-27 06:56:36 · answer #5 · answered by fatboysdaddy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all, thanks for your service.
Second, some employers I think are operating under preconceived notions about vets. Vietnam vets (God bless them) had a particularly difficult time post-war and the experience of some have fueled that paranoia. They may have fears of hiring someone with PTSD, hiring someone who may be sent off, causing internal strife if other employees are anti-war and the vet is blatantly "USA! USA!", stuff like that.
Not saying any of it is right, mind you, but that's just how it looks to me.
2007-08-27 09:07:26 · answer #6 · answered by germankat 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't noticed it (at the degree you state)
There are idiots out here that think the military personel are all partof the problem, whilst the real culprit is the government that sends the military into situations.
i am definately against this war
But I do thank you and all of your fellow servicemen for volunteering to protect and serve our country.
2007-08-27 05:42:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
These individuals strut and talk big, claim they know it all and put on a facade of superiority. However, when they get around a real warrior, they see how inadequate they really are and their only defense is to verbally attack them behind their backs. True gutless wonders.
2007-08-27 09:39:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't realize there was, there certainly isn't where I live. Now there may be a few idiots out there who feel that way but most of us realize the sacrifice they have made and honor them for it.
2007-08-27 05:41:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Are you saying that because so many oppose the war? I oppose the war, and am a veteran. I do not hate myself.
2007-08-27 05:46:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋