No more quagmires! Not against wars, just POINTLESS and NEEDLESS wars. Such as Spanish-American war, Korea, Viet-Nam, Iraq part II.
The USA should only fight wars that serve a purpose such as the Civil War, WWI, WWII, The First Iraq War. Wars to liberate the oppressed, free nations that have been taken over, and stop genocide.
The USA is in the wrong, but the Bush Administration will not admit it.
2007-09-01 02:27:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Considering that the military is an all-volunteer force, I find it pointless to discourage those that are adamant about "serving." They should still realize, however, that once they sign those recruitment papers, they are no longer individuals, but rather assets at the beck & call of the government.
But, I do agree that getting bogged down in these useless foreign quagmires with no clear goal in mind is just a waste of valuable resources.
2007-09-01 02:41:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you do not want to serve then dont. It is none of your business who chooses to serve and who doesnt; let them decide for themselves.
Many would argue that the wars you listed as pointless were also about liberating the oppressed/helping allies (except Spanish-American). Opinions differ.
2007-09-01 02:35:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It already is discouraged in homes across America. Many parents of high school graduates grab the recruitment info from the mailbox and toss it before their kids see it. I was in a conversation about this just the other day, with staunch Republicans who were telling Hillary jokes, no less.
I think families that "always serve" are bearing a disproportionate burden.
2007-09-01 02:37:57 · answer #3 · answered by oohhbother 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should learn history. It seems that you don't have a basic understanding of what we were up against in those conflicts or what was needed to defeat our enemies. The read about the fall of the Berlin Wall and the fall of communism. Once you have done those things then come back having abetter understanding of how this world was shaped into the way it is now and restate your question!
2007-09-01 02:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Since you seem so unhappy about the United States policy especially Korea-- Spanish-Am --- Vietnam -- Desert Storm and Iraq..... You would be much better off if you lived over their--where ever you like...... I hope you don't have a lot of pointess or needless conversation???..
2007-09-01 02:57:56 · answer #5 · answered by Gerald 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, thank god we still have "free choice" in this country (unless Billary the Socialist gets elected!)
Who are you to discourage others who don't have similar views? I ask, should allowing questions from idiots like you be discouraged??? No. Why? Because you have the right to your opinions so let everyone else enjoy the same.....
2007-09-01 02:56:35 · answer #6 · answered by Is it Friday yet?? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you consider the Korean War pointless and needless, you might want to consider talking with some South Koreans, and asking whether they would prefer to be living where they are, or in a country run by the North Korean government. The case for American involvement in WW I was much less clear.
2007-09-01 02:34:08 · answer #7 · answered by Thomas M 6 · 5⤊ 3⤋
It shouldn't be discouraged. Seeing as how we are fighting one real war and one war that was pointless and needless, the troops are needed more than ever.
2007-09-01 02:53:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry dude, but foreign policy is always going to have someone who doesn't like it.
For every "wrong" war you mention, I'm sure there are folks out the who would call them "right".
2007-09-01 02:37:01 · answer #9 · answered by Mark A 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no the us is not wrong and god help us if liberal wingnuts dictated policy. no enlisting shouldnt be discouraged and you have many dead soldiers in iraq to thank for you to continue to use your right to express your incredible amount of naivete.
2007-09-01 02:40:07 · answer #10 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋