2007-12-29 04:40:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Here is a list of some Congressmen wih military children. I'm sure there are more though!
U.S. Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, R-Colo
Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.C
Rep. Ed Schrock, R-Va.,
Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C.,
Rep. John Kline, R-Minn.,
Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif.,
Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo.,
2007-12-29 04:54:21 · answer #1 · answered by Mac 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
1. Duncan Hunter - His son, an artillery officer, has done 3 tours in Iraq. - He is on the house armed svc committee too. CA
2. Jim Webb - VA, son is a Marine with a deployment.
3. Joe Wilson - SC. his son is an ANG intel officer.
4. Todd Akin - MO. Son is a Marine combat engineer.
5. Tim Johnson - Democrat and subsequently the only one to be recognized in Michael Moore's film Fahrenheit 9/11.
6. John Kline - MN. his son Daniel is a Major, a Blackhawk pilot with the 101st. He is currently on his 3rd tour in Iraq.
7. Marilyn Musgrave - CO. Her son is in the Navy I believe.
You probably won't hear much about these people or their children who serve. They are not quite the media mic hog's that most politicians are. Besides, why would the media pay attention to them when there is so many other politicians willing to give their "opinions" (whether they believe in them or not) for their own personal gain.
2007-12-29 13:11:55 · answer #2 · answered by ntolerant 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One of the Congressmen is my uncle... but none of my cousins ever considered joining. I've already served 3 years and have had the privilage to meet other congressmen's children out there and back in conus.
2007-12-29 13:19:05 · answer #3 · answered by Xihuateteo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As of 2004, I believe that there were at least seven members of congress with children in the military, and at least two members of Congress who have children in Iraq.
With close to 300 million people in America and our Active military personnel numbering approx 1.4 million, you should expect 1.4/300 congressmen to have a child in the military. If they have 7/535, this is actually greater than the average.
1.4/300= .00467% as compared to 7/535= .01308%
Congress actually has a higher percentage of children in the military than the US population.
2007-12-29 12:54:37 · answer #4 · answered by MP US Army 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I know that Jim Webb and John McCain have children who either are serving or have served in Iraq.
2007-12-29 12:49:44 · answer #5 · answered by mickbw 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
As America is a democracy with no current military draft then your question is meaningless!!
2007-12-29 16:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you ever served in the military at all? You can't complain unless you've done more if not better.
2007-12-29 13:09:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Military = voluntary
2007-12-29 12:44:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Its nice to meet you Michael Moore...I saw part of your movie, you big fattie.
2007-12-29 14:31:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Does not matter as our military is voluntary.
2007-12-29 13:00:25 · answer #10 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋