Re: PART THREE??natorgatorJuly 8 2005, 18:09:02 UTC
Not fighting doesn't necessarily limit one's opinion, but I am tired of all the cheerleading going on about war by all types of people who would never, ever for a minute think of going themselves. They say it is the right thing to do, we are helping people, etc. etc. But I think the true test if you believe in something is would you go and help yourself? Would you put your life on the line for some Iraqis who want to blow you up?
During WWII, people enlisted in droves because they believed in the cause and there was a real enemy who stood a chance of actually threatening our freedom. Now, we're fighting a war that the country is rapidly losing faith in because it's becoming and endless quagmire. People don't believe in the cause, and it's showing - military recruitment rates are WAY down. Something's gotta change soon, either they are going to have to start pulling people out or start a draft because we simply don't have the manpower.
Re: PART THREE??natorgatorJuly 8 2005, 18:45:47 UTC
War is different. Call it a difference of opinion or whatever you like, but I say put up or shut up. Anyone can go serve their country if they really want to because the Army is REALLY hurting for people right now. It's becoming a real problem, and if you don't believe me go here or here. Of course, I don't think they'll actually do a draft we need a lot more boots on the ground that we have. Technology alone can't fight a guerrilla insurgency
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And here's a bit from the conservative right-wing site National Review:
Figures on U.S. military recruitment just released for 2005 show that the Army missed its monthly announced goal, achieving only 75 percent of its anticipated enlistments for this May. The Army National Guard and the Army Reserve also missed their desired monthly targets. Stories in the press followed, claiming that the Pentagon is lowering Army standards to pull in new recruits and address the fallout from the depressing news from Iraq.
Just because you disagree with it, doesn't mean it's made up.
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During WWII, people enlisted in droves because they believed in the cause and there was a real enemy who stood a chance of actually threatening our freedom. Now, we're fighting a war that the country is rapidly losing faith in because it's becoming and endless quagmire. People don't believe in the cause, and it's showing - military recruitment rates are WAY down. Something's gotta change soon, either they are going to have to start pulling people out or start a draft because we simply don't have the manpower.
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And here's a bit from the conservative right-wing site National Review:
Figures on U.S. military recruitment just released for 2005 show that the Army missed its monthly announced goal, achieving only 75 percent of its anticipated enlistments for this May. The Army National Guard and the Army Reserve also missed their desired monthly targets. Stories in the press followed, claiming that the Pentagon is lowering Army standards to pull in new recruits and address the fallout from the depressing news from Iraq.
Just because you disagree with it, doesn't mean it's made up.
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