Do you support the young men in the military?
411250
As a Marine mom who had a son just come back from Iraq I support our troops 100% and I'm so proud of ALL of them even your son!!!! Even if you don't support the war you should support the troops that are risking their lives. Our troops are what makes me proud to be an American.
908878
I was a Nam era vet who retired after Desert Storm, I worked with draftees, and I honestly believe that the military is better off without them.  Would you want your son or daughter, or your country, to depend on people who care nothing about any of them?  Draftees tend to do the bare minimum to get by, they don't care about their fellow troops or the mission, it's the volunteers, the true patriots, who get the job done.
8198
Well, being a female in the Army I feel very positive in several aspects of the topic. Looking at the reasons for which an individual is in the Armed Forces is important. \nMany individuals join to "Serve their country". Many many many people before us have died, sacrificed everything they held dear to them to see that this country had a future. To see that their family was able to live on in a free country. \nOther individuals join for college money. The GI bill and tuition assistance are great insentives, especially when costs of school are so high. This reason is very common. Many people do 4-6 years in the military and get out so they can do in the civilian world what the military paid for them to learn. \nOthers join the Armed Forces because it's a gaurunteed job. In an everchanging workforce, the job market fluctuates to the needs of the country. When no other jobs are offered to someone with only a high school education or perhaps a GED at the age of 30, the military creats jobs and offers them many benefits in return for their sacrifice and service. \nSome join for the adventure. Some soldiers spend their whole military career making every effort to be deployed and stationed in adventuresome places just so they can live life closer to its fullest. \n\nSo, again, I feel very positive about the Men and Women in our Armed Forces because they know what they want and have done what it takes to get there!!
738031
It seems that once a young person starts getting situated into a good job, strong relationship or marriage, financial independence, owning property and having babies, their life changes.  Their priorities change.  Their values change.  Many of them become slaves to their own economic burdens, like paying a mortgage, payments on a car, hospital debt from having a baby, vacations with the family, tuition payments for the kids, etc.  \n\nThe idea of joining the military service goes on the back burner when all of this happens.  These same guys will respond in a true national emergency, but right now they're content with letting the youngsters handle it.\n\nMany combatants are between the ages of eighteen and twenty five.  The military service tries real hard to get these people before they get involved as described above, because once they get involved with all the creature comforts of life, including a wife, they probably aren't as effective as a young, freshly trained youth with no outside responsibilities, but plenty of dedication!
694734
If it came down to it and we were in a full out war to save our nation then Yes I'd serve.  I come from a military family and would be very proud!  Women should serve but not be in the front lines...personal opinion.  I think women are capable but shouldn't be on the front lines and I have many reasons.
1025539
Thats totally not true, I know me and ten of my friends can't wait until we're old enough to join, we've all been talking to recruiters for months now, but we're only sixteen, so a few more years and all of us are gonna join either the Marines or the Army.
801451
No.  My nephew decided to join to go there and signed up and he wanted to because he believes in the cause, so it is not like he was forced to go there.  When someone signs up for the military, they know they are going to go fight, and they choose to serve.   My other nephew his brother went ROTC and so he went through college, graduated, got his commission and is training troops now so he will be going over but he is still in the states.  ( my nephews, sister and whole family are all Republican )\n\nWhy would their family or friends want to change to a party that does not support what they are doing???  The whole "we support the troops but not the war" thing that democrats say is only being is fake and we all know it and so do the troops.  \n\nI do not agree with the way the war has been carried out, but that is tactics, and a tactical disagreement, not a philosophical or moral one.   I believe that Rumsfeld should have listened to the generals and gone in with a MUCH greater force from the get go and we would have been done by now, like we were in Desert Storm.   That does not mean I disagree with the war or think we should pull out, I do not in either case.
940715
yehhhh....yippiyyyyyyyyyyyyyy finaly, about time ppl started putting links up about women in the military. we play as much as an important role as male guys, we should be noticed more for our work for we do important jobs which are necessary, thanks dude, more of the same pls
240765
I support the American troops with out a doubt!  100%  My thanks goes out to your son and many other Americans in Iraq.  A true American SHOULD NEVER be negative towards our troops.  No matter what you think of the Iraq war our American troops need us....the USA.....behind them!  My prayers are with your son as well as the other troops.
511995
Madmile and Krystal are right, we are there and we have to try to make the best of it. I am part of an organization Soldiers Angels, where you are linked to a serving soldier to send mail and care packages. I find it very comforting knowing that my support actually means something, rather than just putting a magnet on my car and calling people socialists because it makes me feel like a big man.
701052
Its not a matter of supporting the cause, its a matter of supporting the people that we have sent. They basically have no choice, they go where they are ordered. Whether or not I support the cause, I always support the troops.
738646
NOPE WITH ALL THE HOOPLA BEING SAID IM EX MILITARY AND I CAN TELL YOU THAT ANY MISSION NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED ONCE YOUVE STARTED IT. THERE IS A JOB TO DO WHETHER PEOPLE BELIEVE IN IT OR NOT. WHERE WOULD OUR COUNTRY BE TODAY IF NOONE HAD HELPED US OUT OVER 200 YRS AGO. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS THEY NEED OUR SUPPORT!!!
986260
In many countries this is common.  I have considered the ramifications...I did oppose the draft and still do...but I think a year of national service, with a choice of fields, would benefit not only our country but also the young person.
640434
I totally agree with you!!  That is exactly what my husband, son, and I did just a week before the war started--we held a Support Rally for the Troops, at out State Capital.  It was neither for, nor against the war--rather to tell the men and women about to answer their calls to duty that we were here to stand behind them and support them.  There had been so many protests on TV, high school walk-outs, teens burning books, and other such atrocities.  We just wanted to let our troops, and their families, know that we were proud and grateful that they were serving our country and protecting our freedom to express our own beliefs.  Ironically, to include the kids who's rights to free education that were being protected, as they were walking out.
1130822
if there are people out there who dont support our troops should be shot for treason...ok maybe thats a little harsh but i hold our troops in the highest repect...i feel like dirt compared to them and id give anything to help their situations over seas....it doesnt matter if you support bush or the war on terror....fuck the cause but stand by our men and women in uniform who signed on for a job and have no choice but to follow their leader and do what they were trained to do...i love all of you and watch your asses and keep your fuckin heads low out there and GET HOME SAFELY to this wonderful homeland we call AMERICA...we need to remember our history and the men who've died to allow us to live and prosper the way we do...yes we are in some rough times but were AMERICANS for christsake and we will make it out on top... GOD BLESS THE USA AND OUR TROOPS  WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
364117
Yes, I support the troops, I used to be one. Blaming soldiers for going where the elected leaders send them is ridiculous. Blaming the Soldiers is the easy way out, if someone disapproves of what the soldiers are doing they should address the issue with their elected leaders, that’s the way this country works.
60566
First thing to come to mind is by raising my kids to be the best people they can be. The children are our future. The second thing is not for everybody but I am trying to join the armed forces of The United States of America and do my part to support this great nation and all it stands for.