how come an 18 year old can go to iraq and get shot but cant go vegas and play a slot machine?
604258
It's because people keep voting Republican, and we loose our rights. As you can see it's a selective thing too, like sending children to war so the adults don't have too. If you haven't noticed with the illegal immigration and the unemployment issues. A young adult has the choice of $100,000.00 for an education, Walmart, McDonald's, or Iraq. You can ask yourself this question as you get older, while your working at McDonald's. I myself already learned it through the Reagan/Bush administration in the 80's. Republicans just use people for their own agendas, and if your not rich, and in the mold your nothing.
667543
WOW, your a smart one. I have to give it to you, you were really thinking when you posted that. Or is it that I'm In the Military..... I'm not sure. But that's the last thing that you want to do, sending gangs over there. For one, they couldn't hack it in the desert, and two, Most of the people were fighting over there right now have been fighting for years now. And as for just killing the presidents, well that's about as well thought out too, Just think what would happen to this country(USA) if some one just decided to kill our president and VP. there would be mass chaos. and it would flow into other countrys too.
586635
Most gun owners are responsible and lock their guns and ammunition away from access.  Make sure this is the case by asking the owner, it is quite rare that you can rent a firearm at a range.  Also, there is no national registration, basically all you need to do is go into a gun shop and show ID that you are 18 for rifles 21 for handguns and they will run a background check on you to make sure you are not mentally disabled or a criminal.
456638
I've been shot at in Iraq a couple of times. Lucky for me I'm pretty good with a .50 cal.
146319
well my daughter is 21 knows how to use a hand gun. and can fight beter than most men by just looking at her she is a beuitful woman so do not mess with her or you will regeet it she is also a military vet served in Iraq for a year. so i dare you pizz her off!!
109165
Either wait until you turn 18 or run very fast.
227489
Las Vegas isn't a country, it's a city, in a state, in a country, which happens to be the USA, in which gambling is NOT illegal.  That's why.
955716
If you were in the military, especially with a combat MOS, you would know that many are just average kids from mostly middle class and below.  Many in the past joined for the benefits and to simply have a job...I'm not saying there aren't college educated kids in combat positions, but I am saying 1/3 aren't there because they have a inner drive to serve their motherland...maybe 1/3 for  macho bragging rights of an 18 yr old, and the other 1/3 really believe they are serving their country...the reality is that any reason that gets you there makes you one...the differences disappear...they become just soldiers living together and protecting each other...the main theme is getting through it for most.\n\nBut you can't deny that civilians and this case civilians that never served have crafted this exercise in Iraq...Developing military defence is smart, War is stupid.  The USA should never be in an avoidable, causual war
619859
18, possibly 21 if it's handgun ammo.
64862
once you turn 18 your record is closed but it shouldnt effect you buying a gun just adopting children in the future!
7430
It's not illegal in most states for a minor to PLAY the lottery, only to purchase lottery tickets. As a kid, my mom would buy me a ticket, I'd scratch it, and if I won a $1 or a free ticket or something, I'd hand it right back to my mom and she'd turn it in, all in front of the clerk. (of course that was 20 years ago) \n\nJust make sure you don't have to claim your prize before your kids 18th birthday. There is a "must claim prize by:" date on the tickets or rules of the game.
927222
nope,too old i can't be drafted.and the soldiers that fall today are falling for different reason than the ones who fell around me in the two i fought in.i am not calling them any less but,i am saying they are fighting for a bogus reason.
426884
Eh, I enjoyed the occasional drink when I was under 21 too.  Why should you be allowed to join the military, but not have a drink the night before you ship out?  It should really be up to parents to enforce the rules anyway, why do we need the government so into our lives for everything anyway?  Anyway, around my area, they send in underage kids who buy smokes or alcohol, and then arrest the clerk and charge them and the business with selling to minors.  So in Ohio, something is occasionally done.
702403
What a great question!  I think that because this generation is used to instant gratification... If you aren't good enough to figure out a video game then you find cheats... Also you see the various young celebrities of the week or rap stars who seem to be no one last week and this week rolling in money...Also if you ever need some info then just hop on the Internet!  Instant answers!  (not that the latter is necessarily a bad thing).\n\n It is sad because there is no such thing as easy money.  Legally, at least... And many are setting themselves up for a life long struggle to find it.  Best to stay in school, work hard and invest well...  It will work out better that way!  Believe me, I know... I have a 57 year old brother who will have to work until his dying day because all his life he tried to beat the odds...
50719
You can fight for your country (volunteer) at age 18 because that is the age of majority when a person is deemed old enough to sign binding contracts (to buy a car or join the Army, etc.).\n\nYou can not drink (and drive) until you are 21 for several reasons.  If drinking was legal at say 18, it would be freely available to friends (in high school!) below 18, and lead to far more drinking/driving accidents.  It often does anyway among those who ignore the law.  Driving for many aged 18 or less is a new skill and alcohol can wipe out a new skill much easier than a well-ingrained skill, clouding judgement and coordination, leading to serious injury and death for friends and perfect strangers who merely got in the way.  The record speaks for itself.\n\nIn a perfect world, no one would abuse alcohol and there would be no war.  Those who drink beer illegally are also less apt to fight for their country - because they do not value the rule of law.\n\nFor those who survive to age 21, there will be plenty of time to drink beer and serve their country, as they choose.
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These days it is called a Private Military Contractor, and increasingly these private companies are being called on the perform duties which used to be carried out by national armies.\n\nThere are two ways. If you have military experience you will know already who to speak to as the companies are well known and have recruiters in the military circuit. They are well equipped, very well paid, and tend to have the best of the U.S and British ex special forces running them. Many of the people leaving the army after Iraq are not actually becoming civilians but are going back as PMC's with better rules of engagement, better equipment, and a lot more money.\n\nThe second way is if you do not have military experience, the reputable firms will not touch you, so you will end up with the ex night club bouncers and Bruce Willis wannabees who are out there acting like John Wayne. There is a very good chance you will end up dead in that scenario.
828574
It's called "drafting the poor." Rich people don't want to lose their sons and daughters but they don't care about the lives of the poorer masses. Just look at Bush and Cheney. Cheney got 5 military deferments, and Bush still has a full year of his military service totally unaccountable for. Furthermore, Bush's Daddy fixed it so Bush would not have to go to Vietnam, and that was in the days when the draft was in place. The only rich people you'll ever see in combat are in the movies.