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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
one of the biggest things that bothers me about iraq is that the war is being prosecuted by so many national guard units and reservists. many are back over there on their third tours. this is so unfair. their lives are being ruined. divorces are running at very high rates.
if the war is so important our leaders should ask for a draft so that these people who are supposed to be emergency back up can be replaced by regular army. this is not being done because imho our leaders dont want to pay the political price for a more fair system.
so these folks who signed on because they needed a side job with benefits are stuck over there doing a police action with about 1/3 the number of troops that were recommended by experienced military leaders. (who said this was what was needed in the first place.)...
tom w
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I have never heard of anybody in my lifetime who didn't get the enlistment terms in writing and repeatedly read to them before the signed and held up their right hand. It has probably happened a few times, but I haven't heard of it. You sign-up and take the money and take the bennies, you better be prepared for the risks because it is not your choice when to go or for what reason.
It is a hardship for some, and especially for those with families I have some sympathy. But keep in mind that they didn't squeal when things were easy.
What do you think of the article I posted immediately preceding your post? It's a cultural view of violence that I found informative.
B