Why are their some many young people not willing to join the military?
927762
I would just like to say that my husband and I are both in the Air Force, we are "kids" as you say, and many our friends and family have joined different branches of the military, there is no shortage of people going to sign up, the Air Force is trying to get rid of people! I would also like to say to whoever suggested cutting funding for the military: my husband makes $18,000 per year, and I will be making less than that (I leave for basic in January, my husband has been in for a year) and if people want to cut military funding, you are telling me that the brave people that are out there fighting for you everyday are going to get paid LESS than the crappy salary they make as it is now?!?! We struggle, all of our friends here struggle with money, this career field isn't about money, though, we do it for pride in ourselves and love of country and for a better life for our families. I don't think that the people who don't join don't love thier country, they probably all have their little reasons why they wouldn't do it. But that's ok, because if there weren't little whimps who didn't go, who would we be protecting?
920346
It does, and it did for my husband and a couple of my friends.  One of my friends wasn't even considering it at all until they came to our high school.  It's important that our country has soldiers who are proud to serve, who want that type of life.  My husband enjoyed being in the military, even during war-time.  He had moments when he was a little frightened, but it's a profession to be proud of.
545575
cause they wanted too and also be cause of resources. rescourses drive the millatary and they help make children its one of the most important things all being resources, army, and children nether more important than the others and each needed.
651932
It is a million dollar question.No one wants war. Also those who are itching to wage a war want the war to be waged in some other country but not in their country. But remember no country can rule over any other country for long.The soldiers want to go back to enjoy life with their family and not daily risk their life at a far off land.\nSince man power is limited with super powers they would not like to sacrifice their army but then fight from the sky.\nUltimately what theyt would get is only burial grounds.\nMay be CALM would prevail at that stage.There will be no more enemies to fight with.nor any friends to live with
900052
Some would have you believe it's based on honor and country, maybe so.\n\nSome would have you believe it's for money, benefits, and higher eduction, maybe so.\n\nSome would have you believe it's because they are retarded, especially since they are joining up during war time, maybe so.\n\nBut maybe they are all wrong.\n\nAsk the person you love why they joined to find out the real reason.
1131482
Soldiers know what they are getting into when they sign their enlistment contract.  Yes, it's very sad that we've lost so many soldiers in this war, but that is what happens in war.\n\nI personally feel more sorrow for the people that lost their soldier than I do for the soldier.  We troops already understand the risk....it's harder for civilians.
285414
In the U.S. we have an all volunteer military so this would not apply to those who volunteer to serve.  When we had a Draft it was a felony to refuse induction.
967300
I grew up an Air Force "brat" and am now an Air Force wife, so I guess I'd be considered biased, but I see NO reason why the military should be kept out.\n\nOur Armed Forces are entirely volunteer. When a recruiter goes to a school, he is not forcing kids into signing up. In fact, to sign up on delayed enlistment while under the age of 18 you have to have a parent permission, so it's not like anyone is being duped.\n\nMilitary service provides great opportunities and is also necessary for our country's survival. I don't believe the argument that only the poor and uneducated get railroaded into service. My husband and his brother grew up in a middle class home and are both college educated and are enlisted.\n\nTo keep the military out of schools is to do our students a great disservice. Let them make up their own minds as to whether or not the program is right for them. To do otherwise is to assume they cannot think for themselves.
798561
1st off less is more, I'm not sure if YOU understand what your question was,  and to quote you "Currently, there are more than enough people enlisting in the armed forces nationwide to sustain our military needs." where did you get your information? If we stay in middle of this civil war, we will not have enough to protect what we need to protect .I think you are afraid of being drafted.
564926
I don't want to sound a bit too rash but a lot of America's youths don't really deserve to live anywhere near that country. Lots of young men and women in third world countries are willing to give up an arm and leg (and study their butts off) to even have a single window of opportunity open to them. I hope these people realize how lucky they are and in doing so, live up to what's exoected of them.
416311
In some countries, men and women are required to serve in the military.  Forcing people to do so won't guarantee that they will become better citizens, gain maturity or wisdom or even that they will get into better shape physically.  \n\nThe military in this country is a fine option for some, but it definitely isn't for everybody.  Maybe a better option would be calling for one year of military or humanitarian service which would open up more options while still giving the US a specific period of service from each person.  \n\nPersonally, I think forcing anyone into military service is a poor choice.  I wouldn't want to be alongside someone who it there by force and not giving their all.  I don't want the person who holds the cure for cancer or AIDS or the next Shakespeare to be held back by a year or two of mandatory service.  \n\nMandatory service could be far more detrimental to this country than beneficial.
1027205
I admire those that are not mindless zombies ... the few in there capable of thinking for themselves.\n\nBut then, if they were totally capable of thinking for themselves...they wouldn't be in the military. \n\nBasically the military is for low IQ people who cannot get a job anywhere else that requires a thinking creative and individual mind.
653656
Having been drafted and sent to Viet Nam, I would hope and pray the this nation never will resort to drafting it's young people to go off and get slaughtered again.  If you want to join the military that's fine but you shouldn't be forced to unless it really is necessary to protect the nation.  The last time that happened was during WWII.  I believe if our politicians want to send young people off the war they should first make sure all of their relatives are the first to go into battle.  If that was the case we'd never have to use our military again.
1165324
B/c they don't want to sacrifice their kids like that...Other people can volunteer to serve their country except them
55507
The military is not an institution made for the purpose of allowing the "less fortunate" gain an education.\nThe brave men and women that are joining right now are not doing it for the free education, or to make a lot of money.  They are joining the military to protect and serve their country. You are exactly right when you say that they know full well that there is a good chance that they could be sent to Iraq.  They know this and they are signing up anyway, because they believe in what we are doing, and that it is right. \n\nIt is easy to see by the wording of your question, that you just don't get it.
768694
I volunteered to go to 'Nam, why would I (or anyone) try to avoid doing my (our) duty to my (our) country?\nI had a high enough number that I wouldn't have been drafted.\nBy joining, I eliminated the need to draft someone else.\nIt never ceases to amaze me that the ones who do try their hardest to avoid their duty to defend our freedom are the ones that insist on having it the most.
303099
People who are willing are to grown cannt grow!\n\nYou have to fight your battles in Life!!!!