Did you know? RE: the soldiers?

Bobby B

yes, i knew this years ago. interesting but old news

bellagirlinchicago

Ok. I have to agree on a couple of points already made here.

#1: if you are old enough (18) to die for your country, you should be old enough to drink a damn beer. WTF?
#2: I'm sorry to say this but all these people who are whining about the war and how they don't want to go or be there or whatever- you signed up to protect the country and ultimately that is our bottom line of being in Iraq. We are there to help them get back on their feet after Saddam and to protect ourselves from any future possible attacks by giving them a stronger government. ANY soldier who joined the military knew that a situation like this was a possibility.

My finace is in Iraq right now and while he complains about it, he knows that this was a risk he took by joining and has shut up and is doing his job..
War is always a possibility! Terror is always a threat!! Nothing is new on that issue, we have just become so desensitized to it and put our guard down, even now.. How many times today do you still read that there's been some new security breach at an airport or the VA lost laptops with Vet info on it?

What scares me more is not so much the war in Iraq but what happened to all the patriotism in the days after 9/11? Where did all the flags that were so heavily displayed go? The candles on the eve of the anniversary? Why does something horrible have to happen before we realize our country's vulnerability or show our patriotism?

Ted Kennedy aka Swimmer

So, what's your point? I'm a vet and I knew the risks. They all know the risks. But, you see, very few are complaining. The ones complaining, in general, have never even been in the service.

noonecanne

When a person enlists - even in a time of peace - they should know that there is always the possibility that things can change into a war situation, and that they have signed and given an oath into a contract for a specified time.
FYI - I do not agree with this war, but I do give my support to those who are serving in the military, not only in the U.S., but other countries who are by their sides. God bless them all!

If you drive by my home you will see both the American flag and the Marine Corp. flying every day, unless weather conditions prevent. The flags are put out in front of our home each morning and are retrieved at dusk every night.

Norton N

Yep, it is called Stop Loss. Ironic as hell if you think about it.

Brian N

It's also way easier to trick a 17 or 18-year-old with a young, inexperienced, basically foolish mind into signing their own death certificate than it is a 30-year-old who knows all too well what he has to lose.

jrnh5150

Yes, I did know. You may not be able to get "fired" but you can get kicked out.

jgmafb

to begin with you can be fired,it's called a discharge.second off 9-11 had nothing to do with Iraq.third,i am 100% American Indian,i know all to well about how soldiers invade and conquer.
your america was founded violently,lives violently,and shall continue to be violent.and this violence was brought to you by,,,,,"american soldiers"!
anyone with any history classes at all knows this;soldiers defend by killing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom Da Bomb

lucky b@stards

Wismom

YUP already knew that..

Fact is... Its the Military and while MOST of hte younger folks who joined before the First Desert Storm.. did not eally think they would ever see combat.... Any joining after that who thought that are idiots.

Its the military... they give out student loan replayments of up to 65000, free housing, food, salaries, training, money for school etc...

Now they are not going to give this out for nothing... You get sign on bonuses, incentives and all else but you in turn agree to go where and when they tell you period!

Far as getting out... YUP/// right now.. about no one is getting out!

My Husband, a college grad , at age 41 is going in this winter.. Reg Army.. means a huge change for our family.. and initially less pay
than he makes now! But hes going on... paying back his student loans, and is ready to if need be go to Iraq....
He knows the risks and realizes what the outcome can be.. we all do

We also sponsor soldier in Iraw.. and so we know whats going on... from the source not the news....

SO there ya go..

Try sponsoring a soldier... there are quite a few who dont even get mail from families... this is a great site to find a sldier to send letters to or packages...

www.anysoldier.com

Good Luck

Wismom

starrwoode

i sure did, my husband gave our government 32 years of his life. these kids know what they are getting into, they may think no more wars will happen but they are just stupid if they think they can get a living from the military and just sit on their butts and do nothing. the military is not an easy life. but it is an honorable life.

knowssignlanguage

Yes i did acutally and did you know they are not allowed to speak against the war either. They are doing a good Job though do not forget that. They are protecting us i know they are young and yes they should go to the army ect for different reasons then that also. You can give them support by going to adoptaplatoon.org if you really want to make them feel better. and did you know they can not even drink but they can go to war THAT is messed up if you ask me i think if you are in the military and under the age of 21 you should be able to drink for GOD sakes they are PROTECTION ARE COUNTRY AT 18 years old. I do not think they are able to join until 18 and out of school and they have to pass a test also.

swampyparty

probably not

steinwald

My question would be what do these people think the military is about?? Anyone who enters the military is there for defense reasons first.. and these perks come later. I went in to get an education initially but due to the oath we take and the nature of the job, we were put into dangerous situations.. and we dealt with it.. If a person doesn't want to be a "Soldier" then simply don't go in. It's as simple as that..

monk

I don't feel Iraq is a good reason for those young soldiers to die for. If America keeps them there till there's peace and they keep killing our young soldiers, will we just keep sending more to die? I feel bad for the ones just signing up 'cause the war is confusing. I don't want to stray from the question. I had two brothers and both went into the military, now I have just one and I miss the other.

ebook-guy

thats not only the reason young guys want to join in the military these guys are sick of playing video games they want to feel how to fight in real combat situation than seeing a computer for battle field combat right . when they are just a child they like playing shoot and up games like a small cowboys but when they grow up they want to join in the marine cause these guys are kind of war freaks just holding an m16 rifle makes them like a real toy soldier so many guys has a habbit of playing war games. so they join in the military for the real thing okay.

007

Dont let the cowards get to you, you know , as do most Americans

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