In my own family I have a niece who mentioned she would like to join the air force after graduation . Her father served for twenty years and is a successful employee of a major defense contractor making 6 figures a year .
The dilemma is that support for her decision is weak and her mom refuses to even talk about it other then to forbid it .
At 18 she is free to do as she wants and will follow her own path in life .
So why is it that within my own family of so called conservatives they will not support the military that has been so good to them financially by offering up one of four children to the military . The older boys in 2002/2005 were counseled against joining the services , And went immediately to college to pursue legal and business degrees .
I have to wonder why so called conservatives who support the war do not actively support the war when their children mention they want to join .
2007-10-26 04:00:15 · 24 answers · asked by TroubleMaker 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
They are not called "chickenhawks" because they love America. I think that Dick Cheney summed it up best when he said that Republicans "have other priorities".
Republicans are two busy making money off the war, to actually have time to do any actual fighting.
Yes, some do serve, but just take a look at the Republican leadership and their spokesmen. Almost to a man, they found a way to avoid service. And yes, some of the people are in Iraq because they want to defend their country, but the vast majority of soldiers are from lower income brackets and Democratic leaning.
And yes, all you Republicans out there who do not want to publically admit the truth - you can start giving giving me those thumbs down now.
2007-10-26 04:46:21 · answer #1 · answered by buffytou 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
My daughter is only 15 and in the Air Force ROTC program at her school.
She however prefers the Navy and plans to continue her participation in the ROTC program right through college with the hopes of joining the Navy as an officer.
I don't want her to leave home- ever (at least today, you know how teenagers can be- some days you want to be as far away from them as possible and other days you can look at them and still see the child like wonder in their eyes)
As a parent, it is exceptionally difficult to cut the umbilical cord especially when you know that cutting that cord could lead them into danger that you won't be able to protect them from.
The decision to allow your children to join the military or to decide to support their decision isn't really about your political leanings- it's more about a parents ability to let go.
I just hope when the time actually arrives for me to let my daughter go- I hope I can do so gracefully and be as supportive as possible.
2007-10-26 11:12:32 · answer #2 · answered by tnfarmgirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a volunteer Military. Therefore the upper classes are never held accountable for their wars. That would change if all our children were vulnerable under the draft. Going to war would not be as easy as sending someone else' child to die. And the voting public would be very cautious about electing politicians bent on venturing into frivolous Wars and involvement in foreign folly.
2007-10-26 11:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by Rja 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You are basing a broad and inclusive argument about the stance of all conservatives in regards to military service on the experiences of two people in your family...
Wow, how enlightened.
Can you say, streeeeeeeeeeeeeeetch?
2007-10-26 11:09:29 · answer #4 · answered by floatingbloatedcorpse 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe that to be a limited view within your own family. As for mine I have three boys two of which have served in the military. One was discharged for a badly mangled leg from training and the other felt it was wrong for him to continue. I very much respect both of their decisions and I believe them all to be excellent citizens.
2007-10-26 11:06:01 · answer #5 · answered by rance42 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
The conservatives nowadays are a far cry from those of the past. They are still willing to sacrifice lives for this country--as long as it's somebody elses son or daughter. They are too busy , like Jenna Bush, finding "other ways to serve."
2007-10-26 11:11:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
My man and I have already decided that our boy children will serve in the military. It has nothing to do with supporting the war, it has to do with serving your country, and becoming a man.
2007-10-26 11:03:43 · answer #7 · answered by smellyfoot ™ 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Regardless of their politics, many conservatives are very good parents and want the best for their kids. I wouldn't want my kids to enlist either.
2007-10-26 11:14:16 · answer #8 · answered by The President 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who do liberals I know allow their children to grow up and drive big suv's?
In my own family I have a nephew who said he wanted to bicycle to and from the University that he attends, but his parents insisted on buying him a fossil fuel burning Ford SUV.
Oh and my brother leaves for basic in January.
2007-10-26 11:08:55 · answer #9 · answered by One eyed pirate 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Just how does a parent, refuse to allow thier adult children to do anything ???
Since when did an adult, need thier parents permission to enlist ?
Your question makes no sense at all.
2007-10-26 11:07:46 · answer #10 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋