I'm supposed to write a paper about why people decide to go to war and support America. What are you thoughts about why veterans went?
2007-11-07 11:46:33 · 16 answers · asked by sillyblueberrymuffin 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I am a veteran. I took a bayonet into my stomach for this country. I also shot the guy with the bayonet three times in the head for this country. (1991) God bless the USA!!
I feel that my rights as an American citizen surpass any rights that are provided to the people of any other country. I also believe that if we don't stand up for our rights, they will eventually dwindle away. I will still to this day, stand up for the rights of our citizens... Even the ones I don't agree with!
2007-11-07 11:55:16 · answer #1 · answered by and,or,nand,nor 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I am an Army Captain. I joined the National Guard in 1987 when I was 17 because I had no plan, and no college money.
When the first Gulf War broke out, those were uncertain times, going to duty every month and wondering if we would be heading out soon... nope... but it sure sounded exciting.
10 years later, I go to Officer Candidate School because not much was going on in the late 90's. A few years later, I was off to Bosnia for a tour, then Afghanistan in 2005-2006.
I didn't decide to go to war, although I did volunteer to go to Afghanistan, because the mission was to stand up their army. How many people can say that they did something like that at the end of their life? I went because I knew people needed help. I went because I knew that someone had to do this job. Some people argue that it's not right. Depends on your job. If you go in as an angel of mercy, realizing that grace and compassion can do much more for the world, you have much better days. I would say that those were some of the most interesting days of my life, and I have no regrets.
2007-11-07 20:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by free_beer_tonite 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lily
I went to the first OIF 03-04 landing in Iraq just behind the main invasion. It was a very unique experience as we had out run our supply line.
I lived on one bottle of wisk for laundry for the better part of 10 months before an exchange opened up and I could get anything more. Stuff like notebook paper, or envelopes to write back with were not to be had, you either carried it or you did not have it.
the people what went to war did not want to die, most of them were scared like any normal human would be, but they trusted their buddies and they trust the equipment and by and large, the greater majority of them are christians with a solid belief in Jesus Christ.
I have a huge number of the letters that were sent to any soldier saved and I tried to write every single person I could. Many had moved and the letter came back, some wrote me many letters.
I tell people to raise their kids right, and honestly, thanks is more than enough for me, I have a family to protect, not blood kin, but friends here.
2007-11-07 20:23:36 · answer #3 · answered by magnetic_azimuth 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just say Thank You for your service to our country.
If it wasn't for veterans we might be speaking German, Japaneses, or even Russian. In WWII men, and even some women, went to Europe and the Pacific to fight. In Europe they fought a fascist regime and in the Pacific they fought a fanatical enemy who fought to the death instead of surrendering.
Men and women who serve in the military are willing to die to protect those freedoms that most citizens take for granted.
When ever I see and man seating wearing a hat/shirt that tells me they are a veteran I go up and thank them. Sometimes I will stay and chat with them for a few minutes.
I chose to serve in the Marines because I wanted to be part of something that is bigger than myself. I want to insure that this country is still here for my kids just like my grandfather and father did.
2007-11-07 21:14:48 · answer #4 · answered by MunsonIII 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would approach it from the perspective of tradition. How many Americans serve their country because of prior generations. When I was in the Corps, almost everyone I met up with and served with had a family member of some sort that served.
2007-11-07 19:55:21 · answer #5 · answered by Kiker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they might decided to go to war for different reasons
like the afghanistant war, they attacked us so we were angry
some go for honor, others simply for money, and its the truth really
some go to defend their country and some go believing they will help others
I would thank them because without them we would not live in America at all today
2007-11-07 19:50:39 · answer #6 · answered by Cat 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a vet. I went cause we got bombed. Some people go because of Family Tradition. Some go cause they are extremely patriotic. Others because of the adventure and the ability to do what most American's will never get a chance to do. However, going to war does not necessarily mean you support it. You get orders to go, and you have a choice, go to Iraq or go to Jail.
2007-11-07 19:51:04 · answer #7 · answered by Matt 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When I can, I buy the homeless veterans food.
Thank You is what I say.
2007-11-07 19:55:24 · answer #8 · answered by C93 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I would like to say Thank you to all of them.
Second, I think their reasons for going vary alot, some went because of the draft, some wanted to go. It all depends on the person.
2007-11-07 19:50:29 · answer #9 · answered by reba_rene 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would say to the veterans: "GOD BLESS YOU and THANK YOU for serving our country and keeping us free."
FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE
2007-11-07 19:50:41 · answer #10 · answered by Mike 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋