Should all US fighting soldiers refuse to fight in other countries by going "on strike"?

Svartalf

Unfortunately, when you sign up for the army, you have to follow orders. Plus, in all countries I know where the right to unionize and go on strike is recognized, the military among the most notable exception.

Why do you think service men who REALLY disapprove the bush foreign policy go AWOL rather than trying to work inside?

TONY R

no
when you sign up to join the military it became part of the job and part of the sacrifice you chose to make

Foxy_chicka_04

no because that would be considered treason in our county and they will be in big trouble

Christopher

Why would you volunteer to fight, and then not fight? It is an all-volunteer force.

The last thing we need in this country, other than more limp-wristed hippies, is limp-wristed hippies in the Army!

They protect our country, just say thank you and shut up!

jenny

NO BECAUSE THEN YOU WOULD HAVE TO CALL OUR COUNTRY FRANCE

lizardmama

I think you don't understand how the military works. When airline attendants go on strike the planes get grounded. When military personnel refuse to do their job and follow orders, they are prosecuted and sent to military prison.

r_e_a_l_miles

It is their job to go when told to do so.
This is what they signed up for and are getting paid for this.
Going on strike is a new one.
Wonder how that would fly.
Form a union and only fight the wars the union membership voted on.

pamcb1

we are at war. That means our boys and girls are fighting for the freedom we hold so dear to our hearts. That's why you or I can ask questions like these. So please remember that they valentired for this war,to keep us free.

What soldier have you personally talked too? I met a Marine in the VA hospital in Indy, that got shot in his hip and lost his leg. He had a prostetic leg and could do almost everything he did before, except kick boxing. He said he wanted to go back and finish his job! Instead he was medically retired! That is just one that I have actually talked to. So feed your BS some where else!

artsycasey

that would be stupid

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

Nope. The miltary frowns upon mutiny.

Dos X

First things first.. This is just my opinion. Ok. Yes the US is considered a world super power and our Soldiers in other countries help protect our national security. The thing you have to remember is that ALL of our Armed Forces are voluntary. No one makes anyone sign up. The other thing you have to realize is that once you do sign up, you are US government property. That may sound alien to a lot of folks, but this is one of the many ways the chain of command is preserved. The discipline and adherence to the chain of command by our Troops is what distinguishes our well trained professional military from the rest of the world. With that said, I can understand why some of our service people would NOT go back. Itâ€™s hard on the person and their family. Divorce rates are extremely high, domestic abuse is high as well. There are no easy answers for this, but this is the nature of that LIFESTYLE. I would also go so far as to say that the Soldiers the news reports about are in the minority. I would venture to say that the majority are proud to have served their country and helped another. You hardly ever hear about the people in those other countries who are GLAD we are there. Once you sign on the line, you have volunteered and taken the oath to protect the Constitution against all enemies both foreign and domestic, obey any lawful order given by a superior, and therefore take on the responsibility the Uniform carries. Even bringing up the notion or idea of a "strike", in my opinion, is ludicrous. I am a veteran of the US Navy and thank God every day of my life that I was not put in harms way, but had the time come, I would have done what was expected because not only was it my job, but also my responsibility. I also have two brothers who serve and HAVE been placed in harms way, and they say the same thing. I pray every day that they stay safe, knowing full well what THEIR career choice may mean. Bottom line, No. Going on strike goes against all the discipline the US Military is built on.

bob h

My guess is at the most, 20% of our returning soldiers believe as you say they do.

The rest of your argument is drivel.

Camping Chick

To answer your question about the strike, once they join the military the gov technically owns them.

As for fighting someone else's war, we are not! The people we are fighting against are terrorists. We can't look at one country and say "Ah ha, you are the enemy", such as we did in WW2.
These people don't care where the infidel lives. They just want us all DEAD. The infidel could be their neighbor or brother or people clear across the world. Yes, this means you (unless you are muslim) and me. They are patient and methodical. Remember they have not been fighting this war for the last few years or decades but for a millennia or longer. If we don't understand that they ARE OUR enemy, we will not live in a safe country. It will be more like living along the Gaza Strip. Is that what you want for the future of our country? Or do you like all the perks of living in a free and relatively safe nation?

bookmom

A soldier cannot go "on strike." Period. When you agree (this is a volunteer army) to wear the uniform you swear to obey orders--not pick and choose where you want to go.

If you received a lawful order to fight in a country across the world, you go and do it. It is not up to a soldier to determine whether or not a conflict, battle or peace-keeping mission is in the best interests of the US.

elvee13

There would be a blood bath as never seen before. The other side, would they honor the "strike"? None detest war as much as the warriors, because it is they that must bare the scars. I have fought and killed for this great idea that it is your right, not privilege, to seek happiness. Never has the world know this before. With great power comes great responsibility. The first question of human morality was " Am I my brothers keeper?" to this I say yes, I will keep my brother safe. I will fight so my brother can live free. I will not "go on strike" I will not go gently into the night. When evil men choose to make this world a graveyard, good men must stand against them.

LadySable

Silly question.

Our honorable soldiers volunteered their service to this country. Hopefully they don't listen to the Liberal based media that portrays them as anything but the honorable men and women that they are.

To suggest that they act in a manner that would be a disgrace to their country is being disrespectful to them to say the least!

topgunpilot22

sure then all the wars will be on U.S. soil so more of our civilians die good idea maybe it will get rid of people like you

dogpound

Yes

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