Do people not know why the military does what they do?
156655
now come on, be nice.  its not your fault that there are so many people here who live life with their heads in the sand. don't let em  get to you.  its not their fault they have tunnel vision and selective hearing.  really, they don't know any better than to stay up on current events and watch the news once a month.  really.  hope this cheers you up some.
839917
i beleive in the army does alot for people,if it was used correctly it would be a great career for us.but the army at this point in history has turned into a tool of the world banks and the people are just being used as canon foder these sick mother fukers see the people as cattle and dont give a shit what happens to people .i hear you say thats what happens in wars yet whats happening at this moment is not a just cause .the global groups and secret societys which are in control of trillions of dollars are in control of our governments and these are the same groups that were behind hitler .the tables have turned and the people havent even noticed ,10's of millions of people realise what is going on yet billions dont .any way sounds kind of crazy ,all im saying is watch the film link,take the time to see all sides before you do anything drastic.\nhttp://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=786048453686176230&q=terrorstorm
1046077
The mass of people are controlled by government, business, military.  All of which operate for money and power on their various levels.  This maintains a low spiritual awareness of the general mass of people for concern for all living things.  When we (the people) speak up and express our concern to "clean up our act", then action is to follow.  But many governments (including the U.S.) do not listen to the people anymore, just the special interest groups in the three areas listed above.
465402
it might be lol honestly its lack of education on the subject for most people i wouls guess anyway thanks for serving your country have a good one
1152944
As with all generalities there is a mixture of truth and untruth. Most civilians receive their knowledge from TV, movies, media and from actually talking with someone from the military (although this is rare as I have had fewer than three conversations with someone about my experiences in the last 30 years.) \nThe military is a microcosm of the society and with it the many different thoughts, ideas, beliefs etc... of that society. I have known some very good people and some very bad people from my experience and as in the world altogether I have a final generalization and that is power corrupts.
572941
I was in the military for only 2 1/2 years and I will say this.  Kids out of high school and into the military are grounds for much influence.  Many don't have structure and can be taught easily.  I was older when I went in and much more aware of their mental discipline they attempted to persuade their soldiers with.  But all in all, it was realizing what was taking place.  One can understand how simple it is to mold them to what the government wants.  This is brainwashing.  Its the person receiving this information that needs to decipher the intent and label him/herself as freedom fighter.
82226
Two personal points: 1. the military serves to uphold our constitutional rights - among the most important is our right to free speech. Even if a soldier were to find public opinion running against the war, in a sense, it's the responsibility to protect the right to hold and express that contrary opinion that lies at the root of duty; and 2. if a military action is unjust, a soldier has the responsibility not to follow illegal orders. This is a contentious point, but think of the prosecution of East German soldiers who shot people trying to escape over the Berlin Wall during the period in which Germany was divided. The soldiers got serious prison time for following orders that were later adjudged to have been illegal.\n\nThere is a narrow line between personal responsibility and insubordination, but in the case of Iraq, there are situations in which I think that that line needs to be pointed out, if we're doing that on the homefront, well, it may be because our civilian leaders have lost track of the ethical basis on which just wars should be waged.
905603
They do that crap because people don't fight back. The U.S government is a big fat lie.
1021006
It's always like that. Military people are gang members for hire. They are hired, just like in street gangs, by the real masterminds, but typically the members are too young or too poor to care why they are fighting. They probably already have anger issues and use their membership in violent gangs or militias as an excuse to harm other people with cause.
1046585
People need to understand that human rights and military law and discipline are not compatible.\n\nThey also need to understand that the military is an all volunteer organization.  No one was forced to join the military.  Upon joining the military, the individual takes and oath, and at that time gives up a number of the basic rights that are available to a regular citizen.  This is not being evil, but it is something that is necessary for the military to operate efficiently.\n\nHaving said that, I think that the policy is stupid.  It came out of the fear of AIDS during the 1980s.  It also was created and made law by a Democrat President (Bill Clinton) and a Democrat Congress (most people choose to not remember that).  I think homosexuals have as much right to serve as anyone else, and should be bound by the same rules as anyone else (ie, do not rape the object of your affection).  As long as what you are doing does not hinder the Mission (which is the priority, not some social experiment), do whatever you want.\n\nHowever, it is up to you people to get your congressmen and president to change this rule.  The military cannot.  Seems kind of ironic that the military takes all of the heat for a law they didn't want, didn't create, and can't change, but are expected to enforce.
765450
I've been to Iraq and am currently in Afghanistan. Moral is a lot higher than you think. Soldiers are trained to do a job and trained very well. The moral comes from brigade, battalion, company, platoon, squad, team and individual esprite de corps. Almost all of us would rather be home with out loved ones but that doesn't change out effectiveness or morale much. Our job is here or there, its simple, we go and do. Our morale isn't dictated to us by political leaders or the general public. We all joined knowing this is what we were trained for and could end up doing.
11944
Because they are either snot nosed rich kids who take everything gran-id or they are poor and think the money should be spent on them so they can continue generation after generation sucking money out of our government because they are too lazy to work. They have no appreciation for those of us that serve proudly so that that can sleep at night w/o bomb sirens. Ignorant people are against the military. Justa simple way that you can judge someones character.
278257
I guess your definition of "common sense" is what the media tells you is common sense. The longer someone spends in the military, the better chance they have to see what really goes on, instead of relying on just what the media wants you to know.
643878
it's simple, other people in the world see the U.S. sending troops into places to take them over and control them.  They resent the kind of power that represents, and the unilateral way in which it is applied.
327222
Ehtnicity and race are very low on the list of things noticed.  Ability to do the job required and attitude is more often noticed and commented on.  \n\nConsidering today's military is comprised of some of the best , brightest and most educated of our people, considering them to be poor and underprivildeged is an insult to each and every one of them.
498524
The Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and Marines that have vowed their lives to the defense of their country do so for many reasons; patriotism, honor, money for college, the need to serve our country, and the need to get out on our own and learn to suport ourselves, just to name a few. We learn bravery, not through brainwashing or stupidity, but through our own reasons. Each person in the armed forces is an individual. None of us want to die, but we are willing to for the benefit of our country, freedom, democracy, and human rights.
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.