Military Demographics
What does underprivileged or poor have to do with anything? Does being poor or underprivileged automatically make someone stupid?
No, it makes you desperate. You'd do anything to get out of the cycle you are in, even if it means volunteering to go to war. Those folks are being heavily recruited and you can not deny that. These kids have no plans for the future; no money for college. Someone promises them a grant to go to school if they just serve a few years. Hey, sounds good. You could stand anything for a few years if it means a college education, right? Are they really given the facts about war? About the psychological effects of killing someone? About the seriousness of the job they are about to take on?
Hey, I don't want the draft either because it might mean someone I love might have to go. But I do believe it would change some attitudes. And it would change the face of the military as we know it. The military is not the same as it was 30 to 40 years ago.
I'm sorry, but it is really hard for me to think of anything worth dying for. Granted, I haven't experienced a war like WWII where there was truly an eminent danger. I understand that was a different time and that my feelings would probably be different if that were the situation. But I am just being honest with you guys. I don't like war; I do not think it is admirable to be blowing people up in the name of "democracy" when there is no direct threat.
No, it makes you desperate. You'd do anything to get out of the cycle you are in, even if it means volunteering to go to war. Those folks are being heavily recruited and you can not deny that. These kids have no plans for the future; no money for college. Someone promises them a grant to go to school if they just serve a few years. Hey, sounds good. You could stand anything for a few years if it means a college education, right? Are they really given the facts about war? About the psychological effects of killing someone? About the seriousness of the job they are about to take on?
Hey, I don't want the draft either because it might mean someone I love might have to go. But I do believe it would change some attitudes. And it would change the face of the military as we know it. The military is not the same as it was 30 to 40 years ago.
I'm sorry, but it is really hard for me to think of anything worth dying for. Granted, I haven't experienced a war like WWII where there was truly an eminent danger. I understand that was a different time and that my feelings would probably be different if that were the situation. But I am just being honest with you guys. I don't like war; I do not think it is admirable to be blowing people up in the name of "democracy" when there is no direct threat.
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From an Ancient Briton-
Sit back, relax, then let your mind empty and wait whilst the beautiful images take over.
To help you on your journey try this -
:-Go to - http://www.magnuminmotion.com/ and watch the interactive essay 'Bitter Fruit' by Paul Fusco. Quote:-Documenting the funerals of US soldiers killed in Iraq, Fusco’s "Bitter Fruit" is a personal protest against government attempts to downplay the costs of war:-End of Quote.
Rather disturbing to say the least?
Have a nice Day! And please spread the word.
The following is also very moving!
http://www.gcsdistributing.com/?pv=tr&tf=TDP&DT=HSD
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