Do you think that people in the military who are serving the country should be above the law?
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They should follow the law.  No exceptions.\n\nThere are exceptions however,  there is a combat zone tax exclusion.  So men and woman serving in a combat zone don't pay federal tax on like the first 5000 dollars,  but the higher ranking ones do on the 5001rst etc. dollar.  I could get into details but if you never served it would be gibberish, but basically a general who makes 8000 would have to pay federal tax in that month on the 3000.  Thats an example.\n\nSo theres the tax benefit of being in a combat zone.  But coming home and being able to drink, thats nonsense.  Not paying child support,  worthless idea.\n\nI guess if you are in Space on a NASA mission on April 15 your taxes aren't due - but I have to believe they file early like everyone else does.
496667
Depends on your definition of FORCE. Should they be subject to arrest and inprisonment? Yes. Should we invade a country to get them? No.\n\nOf course, we could just let them go, purge their records, and elect them president.
391778
sstooc2001: Have YOU ever served in the military?  I doubt it.  And,. I'd like to see if you'd compare the military to criminals to anyone of our faces..  I doubt that as well.
673772
My husband is in the military as well. Have you ever noticed that the people protesting are the same people that would never lift a finger to serve anything but themselves? Yet they have the audacity to criticize and question those who do, they should just say thank you, or not. \nThese people wouldn't dream of serving our nation even if it were deemed a "Just Cause" They are talkers, They make me sick. Most wars aren't popular, they suck in general. Thank you for serving.
604783
If it adds new skills and techniques to our troops on handling civilians at the border, then I'm all for it. I think people should come to this country legally. Get the proper paperwork done and you can come in! It's not fair to the other people who got in legally.
963340
How about if you STOP Stereotyping the Military Servicemember and REALIZE this -- we DO have a Code of Conduct that we MUST work within ... and we do NOT go about indiscriminately killing unarmed people.
1045196
Yes.  It is punishable both by federal law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.\n\nThere are much much simpler ways of getting out of military service than just being AWOL.  \n(Here's a hint: They can't ask, but you CAN tell)
355356
I think any honest conscientious objector should be respected. Many are subject to derision. If they are completely honest as to their motivations for objecting- for instance, not as an excuse for cowardice- they should not, in my opinion, be released from service, but perhaps transferred.\n   However, I think anyone who is completely serious would anticipate the possibility of serving during war when they enlist. It is, after all, the military. People who feel that strongly should not have considered becoming soldiers.
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They are doing a lot of good. Are they scaring you? People love them and they are growing all nationalities have joined. What is your problem with those who have done nothing but good within the law. Are you a law breaker?
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Some countries have it and in some ways, their youth are much more prepared for life after.  I'm not sure if it would or should work in the US.  I can't stand 100% behind it, since I would not be directly affected by it.  I would rather have a military of people who want to serve.  Also I would be concerned that the rich and powerful would get off and the others would serve in their place.
556227
I love it.  Everyone sees this issue only in black and white.  What happens to those that can't serve for whatever reason?  Medical, mental, hardship, etc.\n\nMost European countries have the right of it.  They have a mandatory 12 months military service, with the option of continuing on if the soldier wishes.  They are paid a minimum amount of money during the 12 months, but everything is provided for them.\n\nIF they cannot do the military for whatever reason (medical, mental, hardship, etc), then they will do 24 months of community service (volunteer fire dept, meals on wheels, etc).
1025666
The police honestly think that they are above the law and \ncan therefore break it with impunity
525551
As long as they don't get in the way of military personnel\ngoing about their military duties.
175239
For one people do not understand our military.  It is not that our soldiers choose to kill they choose to defend our freedom (yes theirs ignaorant a** too) by whichever means possible. I will always be grateful for any one person who chooses to put other peoples freedom and lives in front of their own. If we didnt have our soldiers people would not be allowed to speak freely about thier views. So personally I think we should all give thanks to anyone who wears a military uniform and wears it proudly.
1172591
You bet, nobody should be above the law, if it is ok for Bush to break the law then it is ok for all of us. He needs to be reigned in someway in his last two years to keep him from doing any more damage to the constitution or the country.
691103
Not all laws are Godly laws, and there are corrupt people in all professions. I would say sometimes the people in law enforcement over step their bounds and even to the point of killing someone, but this doesn't mean all people in law enforcement are acting ungodly.
309492
That is SO wonderful.  THANK YOU!  This country needs more people to step up and be proud enough of their country that they are willing to fight for our rights.  That's what this country was made of.  People volunteering to protect and serve.  Thank You, you are doing a huge service to us all!!!