Do you think that army service is another name for contract killing?

Cato

Technically, a soldier is a contract killer, yes, however the cause is much more noble than greed. The Marine that answered is correct, there is more to military service than killing. The objective in war is not to kill the enemy, only to break his will to fight. This is in addition to all the humanitarian work that they do.

Government is definitely a racket. They hold a gun to your head and say pay us...and we do...

BDZot

The vast bulk of soldiers have never fired a shot in anger. However, at some point, most of them have done some good for someone.

Calling them "contract killers" just shows your perverse hatred of the military. And to think, they serve to protect your way of life and your ability to spout crap like this.

Wolfgang92

Well, using your logic, since I was in the Corps for 8 years and didn't kill anyone, I guess my contract is null and void?

I guess my Humanitarian medal from the UN was actually a sort of smack in the face because I didn't call any babies on my watch, is that what you are driving at, Clueless One?

Happy 2B Nappy

Wow!!! No, not at all. First, when you hire a contract killer you hire with a specific kill in mind. Our military members do not go into it knowing whether or not they are going to have to fight during war time. My husband has served with honor for almost twenty years. He has not had to kill anyone. He has a wonderful skill and can find a job anywhere he goes. We have been blessed. I hope you find the answers you are looking for.

liberalsrworthless

No but do me a favor, dont reproduce.

honeybunny

WOW is that what you think army service does? Then THANK them for allowing you your FREEDOM for saying such crap!

Jorge D

No, right or wrong on political grounds sometimes, most soldiers are noble and try to make a difference. We don't have to like the President!!

jibs

The army service is what made this country today, well 10 years ago country going down hill now but no they are very skilled and would protect this country not army fault they got sent to Iraq etc...

bert

Join up and see! please do not insult serving and ex soldiers!

dunrockin404

you missed out the yardies

SeAwAvEs

uhh no... the military is protection at home and abroad.... however, the government does have a secret clan of combat spys.... now they are the contract killers... they are "hired" by the gov't, but theres no public record of them... they don't even have social security numbers...or finger prints... they are pretty brutal... they also hide the location of hte alien base on earth...the gov't has a secret relationship with them and they allow aliens to take people for testing as long as they share the results with them.... I think some human scientist are even in space workign on research with them right now....

para2000

No i do not think army service is another name for contract killing. What i would ask you is do you not think that the sacrifice made by millions of young men and women 60 years ago,could just be the reason that you are around today. The other thing is that it is quite obvious you have never served your country in any way whatsoever.

In fact (as someone who has and whose father landed on the beaches of Normandy) I find your question rather insulting. What do you think our armed forces are for? Who turns out in cases of national emergency such as floods, etc? Please also note that soldiers are dying in foreign countries,and it isn't just about oil It is sometimes about democracy: although i may find the situation in Iraq difficult to defend,but as we are free to debate that situation,it might just tell you why the sacrifice was made some 60years ago.

So to summarise,No is the answer to your question a big fat NO. Just remember you are free to voice your opinion because a soldier died to give you that right, to give you freedom of speech.If they hadn't buddy you would have been living under the nazi jackboot and they would have put the bearers of your philosophy against a wall and shot you.

So now go away an d think of an intelligent question to ask.

C B

Kacky

This is not a question, it's a rant. You're free to criticise our government, but unless you've got a better idea, you'll get nowhere.

buzzbait0u812

No, nothing of the sort.

B.Kevorkian

No. I apreciate some of the ideals of Anarchism, but I'm not that far gone.

amazin'g

Answer to the first part of your question: NO.
2nd part: You know the old saying...don't let the door hit you on the way out.

sspyder1968

No, are you stupid, People in army service follow a strict code before pulling the trigger. the time you are allowed to decide is 4 seconds. if you pull the trigger outside of this time (and it can be forensically tested) then you are liable for prosecution. People like you are hypocrites, i stood up and served my country in 3 conflicts and am proud that i did what had to be done, its people like you that criticise if we do nothing and criticise if we do something. For once why don't you people think about our troops who are doing a very difficult job under very hard conditions. And before you ask, the 3 conflicts i served in were Northern Ireland 91/92- the Gulf War 92 and Bosnia. And yes i did pull the trigger

h h

To my knowledge a contract killer is paid for each kill. They do so for only money and dont really care who or why they have to kill.

In the military you do not get paid a "bonus" for killing anyone. Those who are in the miltiary are there to protect their country. They are not there to get money for killing individuals.

So, no I would not equate them to contract killers.

The criminal organizations you mention do seem to model themselves after governments in that they agree to provide protection and some services except for one key detail. They provide protection and services FOR OTHER CRIMINAL elements in society, not normal people. In addition to this their sole purpose is not for the better of society but monetary gain.

Your assumptions and conclusions in both cases are wrong.

quelisto

Come on dude that's ridiculous. Don't insult a who class of people because you are anti-war. You make responsible liberals like me look dumb by association, so for my sake knock it off.

chappye7

If you don't like it here, you are free to leave.

Humagic

HELL NO......Fighting for freedom started after the fall and will continue forever or until the world is ruled by God the right way !

You have to have some form of government because there are humans that can't take care of anything..Do I agree with our form of Gov..Not at the moment I think our forefathers would be disappointed where the politics of government has ended up!

wolf

No.
But what you are saying is another name for-- supporting terrorists.

Gothics Rule

No.....

cheesehead with an attitude

ok, you are just tripping all over your stupid, why dont you become informed before making these staements.....but hen again you could move to canada(they have free healthe care, but higher taxes, you can come back after you get your stupid fixed)

Larry

Big Willie

Contract killing? That's laughable. Contract killers make money first off. People that join the military do it for a higher purpose, to server their fellow man. Lord knows its not for the money. I knew guys when I was in The Marine Corps that could barely afford to feed their families. I'm not going to bash you for asking the question though. I gave years of my life and knew other that gave an even greater sacrifice so you would have the right to ask this question. You are just ill in formed. As for the second part of your question. Any government is going to be tyrannical to a certain extent. Its just part of it. But would you really want the alternative? Mob rule? Think about it.

grannybce

i think you have way to much time on your hands

Steve J

Hi there. Army service is not contract killing, most soldiers never deliberately hurt anybody and are pretty happy with this. Your comparison to organised protection rackets is a good one though - organised government does have to protect people by and large, it is the only justification for its existence that there is. Once in power, the temptation to dig themselves in while bleeding the rest of us dry is too much to resist for most of them, so the parallels are strong.
We are stuck with it until we can come up with a workable alternative to stop the wasters in this world destroying what they have and then coming and taking ours too.
Cheers, Steve.

furrryyy

No, but it is getting to look more like the army, with its lowering of minimum standards, is more becoming like an army of mercenaries.

Useless

If that is your opinion I hope you ain't skimming from the Mafia or you'll be sleeping with the fishes.

I also think our (GB) armed services are more like "cannon fodder" than contract killers at the moment

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