What should i tell a friend who wants to go to iraq?

Peppa J

Have you watched the news lately? Read the newspapers? Do you know that this war in Iraq is doomed, just as Vietnam was doomed? Iraq will be a blot on U.S. history. A huge, pitiful mistake. Tell your friend NO. If he wants to do something good for his country, get an education. Volunteer for the millions of community service groups. Don't get maimed or killed for nothing.

sparky_butt

Well sounds like he is a proud american who knows what he wants to do. Why try and stop him if he wants to do something good for his country. If it wasnt for men and women like that who put their lives in danger everyday for the rest of us, where would be today.

nunyah business

It's his choice. I'm not trying to be mean, but it's the truth. Support him and he may come through. Don't tear him down, because he'll only be stubborn. I have a cousin in D.C protecting the president, so I worry about him. My point is that let him do what he wants to do.

longneck242002

He probably knows all about the dangers so you could just wish him good luck. Maybe go with him.

HEartstrinGs

So he wants to join the military?? That's not a bad thing. You should be proud of him. It's an honor to serve ones country. There's also a great deal of pride in knowing that you're protecting the rights and freedoms of your friends and relatives back home. That alone shouldn't be the reason though. Many young men have joined all gung-ho and found out it wasn't band camp. He needs to be sure it's what he wants to do. Some of the things he sees and does could change his life forever. Why don't you want him to go?? Getting killed really isn't a good reason. Especially since he has a good chance of coming back safe and sound. In fact, believe it or not, the risks are quite low. It's just as dangerous to drive to work everyday.

If he decides it's what he wants to do, wish him the best. Tell him to do his job and come home safe. And be sure to tell him thanks.

C D

That depends on why he wants to go there. I know missionaries who went to Afghanistan, so it occurred to me that he might not be in the military.

If he's in the military, then I encourage him to serve alongside his brothers (and sisters) in arms.

If he's going as a humanitarian or missionary... I'd agree with Jack R, tell him to buy a good insurance policy, a helmet, and a beard. Make sure the policy doesn't exclude "acts of terrorism" or war as most do. Or better yet, find someplace slightly less hostile to make a difference.

sureshot649

once you're in the military, you don't fight for your country, your president, or democracy; you fight for your own life and for the lives of the men around you. tell him to do it right and join the Marine Corps; and then tell him to GET SOME!

TJD

Er...maybe he wants to serve his country? I know he really wouldn't be serving his country- just doing what his Commander in Chief tells him to do. But unless he's under 18, I'm sure he can make up his own mind.

34th B.G. - USAAF

You told him what I would tell him.

Naomi

Tell him you'll take good care of his girlfriend.

jairarodrguez

Tell him. You have a killer soul.
Prepare a plastic bag to recover his body.

sam

Well thank you for stating the obvious to him.

but you know what you can tell him . tell him you will keep in touch.
tell that you will write him from time to time and keep him up to date on current events in your life and your friends lives
tell him the funny things that happing in life .
tell him anything that will bring joy into his heart while he is away.

people in arms at Iraq need people to remember them while they serve. take a lil bit of home to him . it will make his day.

getting a letter from home is the best next to breathing in a hostile environment

tell him you will write to him and then do it consistently

MikeGolf

Why does he want to go? Why do you not want him to go?

FYI serving in Iraq is only slightly more dangerous than spending 4 years in college. (Look at the death rates for college students vs. soldiers who spend a year in Iraq.)

Snowy

Going to Iraq to do what?

If he is in the military he will have no choice in the matter and thats what he joined for.

If he is going for fun and adventure he is an idiot.

If he is going to show his solidarity with the iraqi people and to protest the war he is a naive idiot.

If its either of the last two he will probably end up getting kidnapped and some poor bugger will have to risk his life rescuing him, thats if the bad guys havent already rendered all his neck ties redundant.

azradio2005

tell him Thank you!

DOOM

tell him that it's one of the more rewarding experiences in the army.

footlong

well if he wants to join its his life, but also without ppl that will fight for you then you would be speaking a diffrent language, everyone cuts down the military for iraq but lets face it without us , we would all be speakinga diffrent language and getting killed bc the way each of us look

hard17201

Your friend could die in the U.S. too. We are at WAR. People die. Statistically, out of the 400,000 troops who have served in the war in Iraq...less than 3000 have died.....so do the math.

The young Merlin

Don't tell him, just show him! Get a clippings from daily reports from yahoo and let him decide himself. If he got family, he'll think it over.
It's no joke, to live everyday, every minute if you will survive until tomorrow.

First I would ask why then depending on his/her answer I would give him my honest opinion. If he feels strongly about it then I would support him/her on whatever they decide.

Jack Ryan

persuade him to sign an insurance policy.
guide him to the nearest disguise stores to buy these 2 things...
a pirate's beard to blend in.
an army helmet to also blend in.

if he seriously really wants to go...
tell his parents.....i assure u all hell will break lose

Jared H

Pick a video and show him what he is really fighting for. There's a link to a great BBC documentary called "Why We Fight" below.

tell him good bye

I Seek

Ask him if the loss of his life is worth THIS secret goal!...
http://www.strayreality.com/Lanis_Strayreality/iraq.htm

fairly smart

keep his head down & be careful!

mystic red knight

Going over there is not even worth it tell him that there are more inportant things to take care of here at home. Atleast he has people to care about him here, going there they dont care all they say is it was for his country---Bull crap

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