Well since this thread has been heavily moderated/truncated I will join many others on saying: It depends upon the war if I would advise my sons to join. My country right or wrong does not work for me. I love my country, I have fought for it. It does not mean I have to believe some politician who has never seen combat themselves.
I am a USMC Vietnam Veteran. I volunteered. I am proud of my service.
This current war is being fought by great brave young citizens in "our" name.
Over the last several days we have sent 4,000 troops into peoples homes searching for three of our own. They have ransacked many houses, detained lots of folks, who are, in many cases, innocent of any crime. If someone kicked down your door in the middle of the night, tore apart your house, terrorized your wife and children, would you be on "their" side?
I honor the service of those on active duty. I travel quite a lot. Every time I see a man or woman in uniform, if it is not an intrusion, I thank them for their service. I had the great honor to do this several times over the Easter holiday and met some great young US citizens, one wounded. I carried his bag to his departure gate while we talked. He was heading home to Iowa. God bless him.
I have two sons. We have had recruiters in our house. I advised both lads to finish their education and then decide for themselves. It is up to them. If they decide to join any branch of the armed service we will be proud of them and support them.
I am a USMC Vietnam Veteran. I volunteered. I am proud of my service.
This current war is being fought by great brave young citizens in "our" name.
Over the last several days we have sent 4,000 troops into peoples homes searching for three of our own. They have ransacked many houses, detained lots of folks, who are, in many cases, innocent of any crime. If someone kicked down your door in the middle of the night, tore apart your house, terrorized your wife and children, would you be on "their" side?
I honor the service of those on active duty. I travel quite a lot. Every time I see a man or woman in uniform, if it is not an intrusion, I thank them for their service. I had the great honor to do this several times over the Easter holiday and met some great young US citizens, one wounded. I carried his bag to his departure gate while we talked. He was heading home to Iowa. God bless him.
I have two sons. We have had recruiters in our house. I advised both lads to finish their education and then decide for themselves. It is up to them. If they decide to join any branch of the armed service we will be proud of them and support them.