Maybe our Country would be better off if our -great- politicians had to send their kids off to war first.
2007-09-13 12:50:21 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I think if a president is going to send people to war, they should have experienced it first. Politicians generally will keep their kids safe and sacrifice those they don't know.
2007-09-13 12:55:19 · answer #1 · answered by katydid 7 · 4⤊ 4⤋
First of all, I think that everyone should be made to perform some kind of civil service for two years once they graduate high school or turn twenty-one. For politicians' children, that should be military service regardless of peace time or war time.
As for re-instituting the draft, all loopholes that have existed as for draft dodging should be automatically closed for the children of politician. No more foreign schools or special privileges. Everyone in this country should have an equal opportunity to serve.
2007-09-13 20:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, if there is a draft I say forget the kids, send the politicians. How long do you think that war would last then?
2007-09-13 20:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by White Star 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
although it would have a lasting effect on them, some politicians' kids are serving. its also not the kids' faults their parents have sent people off to war. if you want to send anyone (despite lacking qualifications), send the politicians themselves.
2007-09-13 19:59:55 · answer #4 · answered by ♪one•small•voice♪ 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nope, we have an all volunteer army. And it should stay that way. Those people that volunteered are well aware of the dangers in joining the military.
BTW, some politicians do have children and other family memebers serving over in Iraq or Afghanistan.
2007-09-13 20:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by Ninja Rabbit 007 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not. If you read any of the great War Tacticians such as Sun Tzu or Machiavelli you'd know that conscripts make horribe armies.
We have an ALL VOLUNTEER MILITARY. The largest in the world. It's what makes us so great.
Why would you want to force someone to do something they have the right to choose not to do? That's very UnAmerican, don't you think?
2007-09-13 19:56:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Good idea. Politicians usually forget that even their small decisions could make a big impact on many lives.
Anyway, Candoleezza Rice has no kid.
2007-09-13 20:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by k1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Serving in the U.S. Armed forces is a CHOICE!!!!! When those were are in there now joined, they were made clear of that point (and I'm sure they knew before hand). IF a politicians child WANTS to join the service, there's nothing stopping them. Check your facts, there are several politicians that have children serving.
2007-09-13 19:55:18 · answer #8 · answered by crknapp79 5 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely not. In fact in modern times where the American media tells the enemy everything they need to know, a high ranking officials child being in the combat zone would be detrimental to all involved. Look at the targeted threats against the prince when he was going to go.
2007-09-13 19:58:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
No. Yours is a bad idea. The politicians' kids may not be qualified. To enlist in the military, you have to have some ability.
2007-09-13 19:54:52 · answer #10 · answered by regerugged 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋