Some hire me because I'm a Veteran. They ask me if I'm all for the war. (At every wedding) I say "I'm agains the war due to us losing the war like Vietnam".
2007-09-15 02:17:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
They ask and I use my free speech.
2007-09-15 02:17:46 · update #1
I don't start the conversation. If asked I tell them we are in another Vietnam. We are not going to win.
2007-09-15 02:55:54 · update #2
Wow. That's tough! I've never been in the military myself, but I do work with those that are.
You're a veteran, so they begin this conversation based on a bond they feel for you having been in the military as well as them.
I'd say try to keep it as light as possible. Tell them you don't agree with this war, but that you support all the warfighters for doing what they are doing. Then, quickly change the subject.
Hope that helps (and thank YOU for your service to the country as well!)
2007-09-15 03:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
U should just keep quiet even when they asked... u are being hired because u are a veteran and what u say is wrong if u truly feel this way then turn down military weddings in general as u are anti war... I am not anti war i believe when we do get go into combat i think we have a justifiable reason. if u do accept a military wedding photo shoot and the question is asked be professional as u are knocking the persons who wedding u are taking pictures of and their freedom, I am sorry but that is my opinon...
2007-09-15 03:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by THE UK WILDCAT FAMILY 10 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
They don't have got to. First off it's their democratic proper to disagree with the conflict and to protest. How many wars had been fought to defend freedom of speech and arrangement? Many army team of workers don't believe the conflict however are accomplishing their tasks to the first-rate in their capability as combating guys do - could you ship them residence to become a member of the protesters? Bush has himself associated this clash to Vietnam despite the fact that he's presently pronouncing it isn't a further Vietnam. Sadly increasingly politicians, senior army officials and normal persons recognize that the US is in precisely the position it was once in Vietnam a 12 months earlier than the fast withdrawal. In Vietnam if the US had withdrawn at the moment many lives could had been stored. Seems Bush is making the identical mistake.
2016-09-05 15:02:42 · answer #3 · answered by franciosa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would this topic even be brought up unless you make it OBVIOUS in your studio or in your dress that you are a veteran?
Let your photography skills speak for themselves and keep the politics at HOME. In every work place, most professionals choose NOT to speak about religion or politics simply because it can cause a huge rift with people and it's unnecessary.
And by the way, being anti-war doesn't mean being anti-military so I'm not sure why you'd feel the need to let people know at a military wedding. This day is about THEM, not YOU or your beliefs. Just do the job you've been hired to do and keep your beliefs to yourself.
2007-09-15 03:21:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
If you are asked you have every right to answer truthfully, but I'd rather not have any unhappy people at the wedding and just state that "I support the troops and hope they all come back safe and sound".
If you were a guest there, as in you know the B&G personally, then go ahead and say you are against the war. However you are the photographer and should NOT mix politics and work.
2007-09-15 10:12:24 · answer #5 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is a fine line between stating your views and issuing a challenge. And "free speech rights" doesn't apply weddings, which are private events; hosts have the right to exclude anyone who is disrupting their event, for whatever reason. They invited you, and they can uninvite you.
I'd keep quiet unless someone asked, and even then I'd simply state my position (I'm against it), but omit any supporting statements (due to us losing). That way you're merely responding to the question, not starting a discussion. If people press you, you can laughingly "refuse to mar a joyous event with talk of religion, politics, or money" and start talking about how pretty the bride is.
2007-09-15 03:39:55 · answer #6 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can be against the war and still support the troops. Then it follows, of course you can do the wedding whether they are military or not, they are your fellow countrymen and they did not make the decision on this war.
If I were you, I would come up with a smart, quick response. You dont want to start a conversation about any war when you should be busy snapping pictures. No reason to mix personal politics with your business.
How about something like "Im all for a pathway to peace."?
2007-09-15 02:34:11 · answer #7 · answered by fizzy stuff 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
You're a part of that wonderful occasion. You are hired for your photo services and not for your sentiments. And as you said, some hire you because you're a Veteran, which means they respect you for that, so more than just being a contracted part of the affair, you should respect the occasion as well.
It's not how wars were lost or won, but how each one of you gave their hearts into them and it's always a victory to have been working as a team from top to bottom, from those who had survived to those who didn't make it back, and to those whom you've fought for, appreciative or not. Thanks for your great military service, sir.
2007-09-15 06:23:38 · answer #8 · answered by wind m 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should not be doing military weddings. If you feel the need to voice your "free speech" (which was won by our country by a war, by the way) you should not be at these weddings. It is their special day. Someone who has the guts to fight for our country. To live and die for our country. Who gives a rats behind what you think? You should keep your mouth shut.
It's obviously a conflict of interest for you.
And sometimes it's not about winning or losing. It's about making the statement that we love our country enough to fight for her. That we will protect our lands and our children from the forces of others wishing to do her harm. That we will not wait, sitting on our thumbs, for another strike on our homes.
God bless America.
2007-09-15 05:06:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If someone hires you just because your a veteran your anti-war stance should of come up in the conversation while they were hiring you. It is your freedom to state you are against this war but NOT at someones wedding (military or civilian), it is their day.
2007-09-15 02:30:24 · answer #10 · answered by pacer 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋