and she also saw firsthand the horrors of war too.
She also made an impact in your life in some fashion too.
People go to war and join the military for a variety of reasons some by choice and others not, some for money, religion, country some because they got nothing else better to do and don't know what else to do, some want to get out of town, some because they have a family and need medical coverage and a roof over their heads, some for education and training, some for travel. They are from all walks of life yes even the kids of the top 5%, I knew a couple. The majority are poor to middle class and most really have no clue about politics like political junkies do, pretty much like the vast majority of Americans. They know sports and entertainment more than politics and politics has become pretty much a sports event to them. Sure they pay some attention close to Election Day but day to day it is a sporting event and hopefully the side you support wins. Oh and not that many vote, just like the rest of America.
People join for a variety of reasons and over all the majority do not see actual combat only about 25% of the military are in even in what is considered a front line unit the rest support them in one way or another, yes what they do is important and some see the horrors of war and can be killed so no place is really safe but some places are much safer than others. Fortunately the Rambo types are quickly weeded out and kept away from weapons as much as possible and yes war will turn some into psycho killers, some will get a rush from it and actually enjoy it to some degree some are traumatized by it some think it is just a job.
The point being there is no one reason why people join and most really don’t understand geo politics nor history.
So give em a break.
Those of us who understand geo politics and politics in general need to use our knowledge and power to help those that return from their service by fully fund the VA and giving them the help they need and resources to restore their life again. It is a travesty what this nation does to our vets.
I also believe in a draft, no exceptions your in school TS, end of semester your property of Uncle Sam for 4 years of active service but it does not have to be in the Armed Forces you could choose to do 4 years of social service which could be national or international depending on the need. Teaching, Medical clinics, rebuilding homes and neighborhoods, day care, etc I think people get the idea.
This will have a few purposes, going to war for BS reasons will be greatly reduced, more Americans will have a shared experienced right now less than 5% of living Americans were ever in the military, the social service will rebuild America, millions will be working and give more million opportunity’s they would have never otherwise had which is also a stimulus and just doing something for this country a way to give back.
However don‘t be surprised to see the increased use of corporate or executive military forces, they are already existing and offer turnkey solutions to corporations and governments. Don’t be shocked when you see our government start to use them instead of the US Military. Many will support it; Congress just dumps the money into to black programs and magically a front just bought an Army to do some ones bidding. President is innocent because it is not happening in America and his Army is on base. Win-Win for the MIC and those in real power.
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I ran into many candy stripers or donut dollies as they were also called..
