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KathyM · Aug 12, 2010, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Melbadaze

I do not feel "special" feelings for the armed services, because they are not all saints. Have you not read of some the rapes that are commited in the name of "war"? I question the mentality of those that join the armed forces, I question the mentaily of going to war. Just because you choose to put on a uniform doesnt automactically bring out empaphy for me. The innocent women and children killed in war have more a claim on my heart strings, I dont like being told I should go along with the goverments decision on war and go along with someones decision to choose the army ad a career choice and stand with candles sobbing when it has nothing to do with me. I was raised during the IRA bombings in london, funded by AMerican monies, and the innocent women and children out shopping that died, now thats sad!

Melbadaze

I totally get what your saying. I am against war unless it is absolutely necessary, and I do NOT believe this one was necessary.

My son joined the military for several reasons. We had no money to send him to college, didn't qualify for any loans, and he could not find employment. The only opportunity available around here was "gangbanger" or "drug-dealer," but he knew that would break my heart.

The final straw came when he found out a friend of his joined the Marines and went to Iraq. His friend was semi-disabled on his left side after suffering a stroke. They became friends at a skating rink because all the kids were teasing the boy, calling him a "retard." How this kid got into the Marines is beyond me, but he did.

My son decided to join the military for the purpose of "Search and Rescue," and he trained with the Seals in Florida. He excelled in all the land tests, but drowned several times during his water testing. He's great in a pool, but had no experience with high sea activities. He also excelled in his weapons training, so they talked him into joining the Special Forces.