Joe wrote:
Capt. JG wrote:

"katy" wrote in message
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Joe wrote:

katy wrote:


Joe wrote:
I


think everone in the military should be able to vote and drink anywere
no-matter thier age.

Joe

I fon't, but then I don't think chilfren of 16-17 should be in the
active military either..


Why not if they can do the job as well as.. if not better... than some
18-21 year olds?
I agree it's not for everyone, but I had no problems. Thought it was
kind of strange that my country would let me fight a war if needed,
trusted me to transfer nukes (i had a top secret clearence at the
time), but did not trust me with booze or voting.

Joe




.TORC and marching corps, fine, but not on

active duty.


Because children should not be sacrificed for adult concerns...they should
not become cannon fodder for the country...for the most part, most at that
age have had relatively little governemnt or civics in school and so are
fighting a fight for something they don't understand. I don't believe in
blind patriotism...


According to Joe, it's ok. I guess the 8 year olds in Africa are old enough
to serve in the military also.




I think 8's a bit young Jon.

But seeing how you never served I find it hard to respect your opinion
on the subject anyway.

Joe




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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com


There are plenty of people who didn't serve for whatever various
reasons...it does not mean they are any less Americans, any less
patriotic, or any less able to have an opinion on the subject. Having
served is a wonderful ting to have done, BUT it does not place you next
to the right hand of God, and does not elecate you to some kind of
special status. It does mean you are due respect for having served, but
that is all. The same respect is due all who serve: policemen, nurses,
diremen, and even cab drivers....