When William first joined the military i read where he said the same thing. They don't want special treatment. They sure are their Mother's sons
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He comes from a 'military family.'  For generations members of his family have served in the military.  Having a tradition of service is a strong incentive for the younger generations to 'do their part.'
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Whether or not there are children of politicians in the war does not matter.  We have a volunteer army, and if the absence of politician's children in the armed services says anything, it says it about their children.
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Again, you are a lying sack of sh*t.\n\n1. How did you know he had two sons?\n2. How did you know one was 19 and one was 23?\n3. NO ONE would EVER say they support the war as long as other fathers' sons die.\n\nYou keep posting this crap, and I point out how you are lying.\n\nIf you were really doing what you said - and you are a proven liar - it would be considered a CRIME. I think I'll call the Mt. Clemens police and let them know about your acitivities.\n\nI live in Pontiac. Wanna come and question my decal??
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No. I think that's a horrible idea. We want military troops who are Americans and are willing to die for their own country, not forced or coerced...that would not only mean they wouldn't do a good job for us, but it would be another thing for them to cry about..."My son went to war for you...so now you have to let all fifty of his closest relatives in for free and in the front of the line!" \nNO THANKS!
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how about the guys  name,what is the problem .i called my father by his first name for a while ,but went back to calling him dad.\n\nknow many boys who call their mothers new husband by his first name ,with out any problems ,to call him sir would be like being in the army
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B/c they don't want to sacrifice their kids like that...Other people can volunteer to serve their country except them
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He certainly did.\n\nBut come on, we all know that the military *is* the last choice available for many young people who do not do well in school, or even socially.\n\nIt is no insult, the military advertises parents considering letting the kids join the military after looking around and seeing gangs and pregnant kids
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Their citizenship should be permanently revoked...let them stay in their "adopted" country. Throughout our history some MEN have stepped up to the call, whether they agreed with it or not. The cowards have always ran...I wouldn't want them next to me in combat anyway.\n\nI find it funny that liberals/cowards always talk about their "freedoms" and "rights." How do you think you got them? Some BRAVE soul fought, and died, for them. Will you fight for them? I doubt it.\n\nSo, please feel free to take your sorry a$$ to another country and don't come back.
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Not that I heard of. I do not think their mothers want to keep them in their house, they could be such a bad influence to others that surround them.
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Yes. They would find a lovely title for her and put her in with the addled Queen Mum. Charles would then ascend, unfortunately. I don't think he has the nads for it , frankly. Young William, yes.
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Luckily we live in a free country and can make our own decisions.  Of course our freedom is guaranteed by those in the military.  I'm retired military, with two combat tours, and I support the war.  I wouldn't want my son to join the military because most Americans don't appreciate the military nor the fredoms they provide.  Basically most Americans are not worth my sons life.
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two different men, two different stories. your parents did the right thing, no one wants to see their child hurt. sometimes it isn't possibble to talk to someone, and sometimes depending on the man he straightens up. can't really compare the two. u should be happy your parents were there for u, and u had a way out of a bad situation. perhaps your in laws daughter didn't have the same kind of man as u did. some people can take critisism and learn from it, some can't.
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I think there may be some confusion there.  What people are missing is there is a huge difference between being supportive of the men and women fighting overseas and supporting the reason they are there.  By the way, exactly why are we there?  Fighting terrorism?  Oh, yea, I almost forgot.  Anyway, I do not know of many who do not support the troops, and I do not know of many who support the reason they are there.  There is a difference.  I hope everyone sees and understands that.  Just because someone thinks our presence in the middle ease is uncalled for does not mean that person does not support our military.
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Sounds about right I am not a bit surprised about either of them. what is that quote " out of sight out of mind". I except there are quite a lot of people who do not pay child support, my Grand-daughter`s father for one.
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Boy, do I feel sorry for you. The ONLY reason you are allowed to spew such trash is because men and women have given their lives to protect your right to say so. They have given their lives to ensure the freedoms of hundreds of millions of people around the world. We dedicate our lives to our nation and the people who live in it.\n\nDo you seriously want to know the main difference - other than the obvious? Members of the military volunteer mainly out of love, out of selfless service to millions of people they have never met. Members of gangs do so mainly for selfish reasons, for financial gain hurting the very people members of the military protect.\n\nBut I wouldn't expect you to understand. Somewhere along the line, your parents very obviously failed to teach you right from wrong. Your values have become so twisted and warped that you think members of the military are actually the bad guys.\n\nDo people really think that the liberal agenda and mindset is harmless? Do you really expect us to believe that you "support our troops"?? Even after reading THIS question???\n\nEDIT: sugasmaks23 - I was talking about liberals in general, not you in particular. But how very typically liberal of you to assume that everything anyone says is about you.\n\nEDIT: Bob Barker - You are DEAD wrong about the military being predominantly white. The military led the nation is making everything truly equal for everybody regardless of race or skin color. The very fact that you get equal consideration REGARDLESS of race is one the very things that attracts minorities from all communities to the military. We all wear green, and we all bleed red ... that is the only important thing.
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doesn't suit their purpose.  \n"good ol boys" and their type will be shouting\n"you can't criticize in time of war" but\nit is completely un-American not to voice \nyour opinions.  we, as citizens, have not just\nthe right but the responsibility to hold those in\npower accountable for their actions and in-actions. that's\nwhat this country was founded upon.\nby keeping the truth hidden or stating in a mis-leading \nfashion, they can continue merrily along the path.
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I despise GWB and wouldn't vote for him for any office, but SHAME ON YOU! That boy that died had no choice in the matter.  He went where he was ordered.  And if the parents voted for Bush, does that mean they deserved to lose their son? They voted for the person they thought best qualified to run the country, which is a right in this nation of ours, and if they made a mistake, losing their son isn't a fair price to pay for it.  No, you did not do the correct thing.