I heard a report state that Blacks are not re-enlisting and declining to enlist in the Military ..Why?
2007-10-09 18:27:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Current Events
because they are smart
2007-10-09 18:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by Genkani 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I served 4 years and just got out about 3 months ago (July 07) My reason for not re-enlisting is I really thought about my chances of not only dieing but coming back with missing limbs or mental damage. Its not worth it, especially if your not being told the whole story behind it.. Plus even so after doing a tour in Iraq once I came back home I was still being racially profiled (young black american nice car). Why should I Fight for a country that still doesn't give me and my people due respect. No lie I was pulled over twice in month when I got back home both times no ticket and teh pfficer stated that either I match a description or routine pullover which there is no such thing....
Lastly alot of people are going to school these all ethnic groups but since you singled out Blacks then more now than ever more Black kids are taken advantage of educational oppurtunity and enlisting in the military is the last resort for anybody these days. If you notice the ARMY has raised the age limit for enlistees.
2007-10-10 03:12:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because every group is re enlisting is declining numbers...
2007-10-10 01:29:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Minorities have always been over represented in this nations service, Maybe the got tired of fighting the war, and coming home to the same disrespect.
2007-10-10 02:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They don't pass the intelligence tests or they have a felony on their record. The military wants intelligence and soldiers with the ability to retain and use what they have learned. Since there is no draft anymore. Most branches test....they may pass tests and get in, but go to various jobs other than elite fighting soldiers.
2007-10-10 01:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by Duke 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
maybe they feel it's a lost cause or would rather take their chances in their hoods than come home a veggie or amputee or worse yet a body bag. They may want to be with their families more
Who really knows other than the soldier themselves.... we've heard from one so far maybe more will chime in...
2007-10-10 14:41:17 · answer #6 · answered by Detroiter1967is outa here! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would like to see the source of this information.
2007-10-10 01:33:31 · answer #7 · answered by paul 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
you heard?from what?
and if that is the case, they are being smart
Julie-if you're saying that they are lazy and scared...then i have a question for you. are you in the military?
2007-10-10 01:30:04 · answer #8 · answered by Opps. :) 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Tired of fighting for Georgie?
2007-10-10 01:29:49 · answer #9 · answered by English teacher 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
maybe they don't believe in what the country is fighting for now,why should u go and die for something you don't believe in?,if u are gonna risk your life at least you need to have your heart on that fight.
2007-10-10 01:30:55 · answer #10 · answered by nataly_23_h 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because their is a war going on!!!
2007-10-10 01:30:25 · answer #11 · answered by Jamanski 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋