Quote Originally Posted by Hydrizzle
OK, but it still is a volunteer army. They don't have to sign the paper if they don't want to.

Anyone who is released from a mental institution is supposedly cured enough to be in society, so they are fair game for recruitment in my opinion.

Recruit people at NASCAR races? Why not! Its a place where a recruiter might expect to find some willing patriotic young men! Bad taste in entertainment, maybe, but still patriotic!

As for the guy with a record, well he would not be in that predicament if he had not commited a crime. Its better to be offered that choice, than to just go straight to jail like you normally would.

Is it that bad that low scoring high school droputs are recruited? They have nowhere else to go, let them actually do something with thier life instead of becoming the trash in the ghettos and trailer parks.

Thats the problem with you liberals, you don't want a draft, yet you also don't want anyone to be recruited into the military. I'm sure if y'all had your way, we would have an incredibly weak ass military and like 70% taxes on the rich, and a free ride to any scumbag who doesn't feel like actually working to get ahead in life.
Howdy Hydrizzle,

Yeeehhhaaawww !!! Git em ! You took the words right out of my mouth !

I would also like to add,that many join,because they are actually grateful for the many blessings that they enjoy and cherish,and want to give back to their country.

Freedom is never given freely,except from the hands of the liberators of the oppressed..but it's a dear price,that must always be paid in blood..because some Humans will always seek to oppress others,in their quest for power and wealth. The highest form of citizenry,according to the Founding Fathers,is that of the citizen/soldier.

I like the Israeli and Swiss models for service to one's country,the Israeli's have mandatory military service and civil defense participation,the Swiss have mandatory civil defense/militia duty.

Blue Cat is represenative of those who expect Freedom to be handed to her on a silver platter,it must be very confusing to her son,who does realize that Freedom ain't free..and has chosen to serve his country.

Thank God..that there are rough men,who stand ready in the night..while we sleep..who have chosen to defend and protect,our Freedom !

Have a good one !