Now i have a bunch of friends not speaking to me and upset. What to do!.
2007-10-25 10:31:45 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You must live in San Francisco...
My advice would be to recognize that they are a bunch of panty-waist nancy boys who don't have the testicular fortitude to do what you are doing by joining the service and tell them so.
Speak softly...and carry a big M16
2007-10-25 10:34:42 · answer #1 · answered by flaming_liberal415 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Your friends are probably more upset because they oppose the war (everyone is assuming you are American so I guess I will too, even though I'm not). We are a military family, my husband is Canadian regular forces and heading to Afghanistan. What I tell people who start bad-mouthing the military is that being in the army doesn't mean you support any particular mission. It's about being patriotic, and being willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we all take for granted. The military doesn't function if soldiers say, "Sorry, I'm not going to go to Iraq because I disagree with the politics." Even if you do disagree, you go anyway because you've comitted to going wherever your government feels is the right place for you to be to protect the country. Your friends are probably looking only at the immediate military issues, and they think that you are joining just to support the war in Iraq (maybe you are, but that would be a bad reason to make a huge career decision on!). The truth is though of course that joining the military is a major comittment, one that you will probably live with for a long time, long after the war in Iraq is over. I'm sure you've thought about all the pros and cons of a military career and lifestyle. The bottom line is that if you want to join, go ahead and join, you have to do what's right for you and your future. And if your friends really can't deal with that, then you obviously have some major philosophical belief conflicts and maybe these friendships weren't meant to be long term! :) Hope that helps.
2007-10-25 17:49:28 · answer #2 · answered by Oakie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you haven't joined yet. My brother joined the Navy unannounced and we all just had to deal with the fact that he was a military man. It worked out well for him, but we are a military family. Ultimately, you have to decide what is right for you, and if you do decide to join and you are deployed you will learn who your true friends are as they will support you and your efforts while the others will disappear.
You will (hopefully) become brothers with those in your company, and those relationships tend to last for life.
Good luck with your difficult decisions ahead.
2007-10-25 17:40:22 · answer #3 · answered by Italian Lady Stallion 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
joining the military is a really big decision, especially during a time of war, as such you should do it for your own benifit. what i mean is if you believe in the cause and you want to contribute to the war effort, nothing can be more rewarding or gratifiying than such a labor of love. its a lot to sacrifice, but if you feel deeply enough about it,it can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your lifetime.
2007-10-25 17:52:54 · answer #4 · answered by mikedelta 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It seems like they're scared for you. I mean after everything thats going on over there. They're just thinking of your best intrerest. But it is no reason for them not to talk to you. They should support you no matter what. Let them know how strongly you feel about this and if they still don't want to support you then they were never friends.
2007-10-25 17:38:12 · answer #5 · answered by lina 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sign up, and tell them they are weak sisters. They're just jealous because they don't have the courage to do so. They would rather be UN peace keepers in Dar fur. God Bless our soldiers they are real men. These passive liberals are pathetic girls.
2007-10-25 17:51:34 · answer #6 · answered by stratmagic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me the friends you have now will pale in comparision to the friends you will make in the Army.
2007-10-25 17:54:40 · answer #7 · answered by satcomgrunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it will be easy to find much better friends. Be glad you're getting away from this Anti-American group now instead of waisting any more of your time with them.
Congratulations and you have my respect and appreciation for joining the military.
2007-10-25 17:37:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
join the army, if you are really bent on your dream.. dont vacillate and keep focused... maybe, if you are only applying as a non-commissioned officer, they have a reason to be upset...
therefore, be an enlisted officer...
2007-10-26 07:12:53 · answer #9 · answered by Cyril C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't talk about it. Avoid the subject. Make friends with people that are in the army so you can talk about your future with them.
2007-10-25 17:34:47 · answer #10 · answered by submetropolis 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋