Bring the draft back? I fear for our sons.. (page 2)

ashitaka

The whole 'poor people have no opportunities' thing is bullshit (not to get too far off topic). I grew up in a lower middle class family, and I had to make my own way, and I did have to go to night school, but I was able to get a relatively good job. I'm now working my way up; all it took was hard work.

If you go into the military, you CHOSE to go into the military....and you accepted the risks that go along with it. If d**khead Raegal is just trying to make a point, hopefully he sticks his head in a toilet and flushes, doing all of us a great service.

ash

freedom96

After 9/11, I too was scared for my son, being that there was a lot of talk about a major war. Nothing happened even close to that degree.

Even with the Gulf war, never did they enact the draft. I really don't think we have too much to worry about at this point.

animal

I told my 17 year old that, like those before him, it would be his duty and responsibility.

Animal

back2dafront

USA is anticipating high casualties. If this was gonna be another Gulf War, this wouldn't be hitting the news.

Of course you must realize the news purposely releases things to control our minds - and incite FEAR.

What's this about not being able to run off to Canada anymore?? Anyone have deets on this?

wednesday

my son served in KoSoVo and is on the inactive return list. He said it was awful in KoSoVo and

his life was always in danger. Of course he never told me that, when we managed to make phone contact.

I did not want to lose my son, but many people have given their lives to keep our country free. I am grateful he was able to come home.

per him, if things escalated to WW3, he could possibly be called again.

I understand how every mother feels here, for my son went, did return, but may have to go again, I will support him in whatever decison he makes .

pettygrudger

Lyin - my son is 16 too and we had a discussion on this subject the other night. I was expressing my concerns and he said "doesn't matter mom - I'm enlisting when I turn 18 anyways". He's said that a few times over the years, but in light of recent events I hoped he'd change his mind. Only 16 and he responds "I have to mom - i feel like its my duty to serve my country". he also said "if everyone listened to their moms - they'd have to draft people & I'd go anyways".

He and his brother are my life, and I don't know what I would ever do without either of them. But, I can't help but be so proud of his attitude about the whole thing. The whole thing makes me want to cry.

Mac

Charlie Rangle has openly admitted that his only reason for introducing that bill was to create anti-war sentiments in this country concerning our involvement with Iraq!

So chill, darlin!

mac, of the it's only politics class

Mary

Lyin Eyes said: You can't run to Canada anymore.

Of course you can! There was a big article in the Toronto Star today about how more and more Americans are coming to Canada............alot are coming because they're from the Middle East and entered the USA illegally and are now afraid they'll get their asses booted back to where they came from. So instead, they make their way north, cause God knows, the morons we have running this country wouldn't EVER think about kicking out an illegal immigrant. Hell, they'll have they're own homes and cars within a week.

However, there are also Americans coming up here who simply fear what the future may bring, aka: more terrorist attacks and they don't seem to have much of a problem getting in........

So if you don't want to see your son go off to war, bring him up here..........

Edited by - Mary on 30 December 2002 21:13:58

LyinEyes

Lol Mac, I know you mean well by telling me to chill,,,,,,,, really I do........ but I can't bury my head in the sand and act this will all pass, it could, but sooner or later another war will happen.

I know a few veternans from different wars and the things they tell me are awful. The things they had to do, the things they saw, the nightmares they still have.

I too feel that if my son decides to go and join , volunteer, I could live with his choice, I just don't agree with drafting and then all the politics of it. Why should the average Joe's son risk his life when, the rich and favored get out of it? Really thou what can we do, these will be things we are forced to do . I just think 18 is too young to go to war, you can't even go to bars at 18 ,or buy alcohol, you have to be 21,,,,,,,,,, 21 should be the legal age for everything, especially in war. I think those few years make alot of difference in maturity levels. 18 is just too young.

I think I might just cut his feet off instead of sending him .......... I joked with him about that and he said,,,,,,,,,,,,,, you have got to be kidding mom.........

I watched "We were soliders" with Mel Gibson in it and it tore my heart out , as does every war movie that has ever been out. I was so depressed after seeing "Saving Private Ryan", I cryed for a week. I watched "Black Hawk Down", last nite, ..... maybe I should not watch so many movies. But damn these were based on true stories not fiction,,,,, like I said there are many veterans in our area we know and these old men tell about how scared they were and how young they were....... Ok, I think I need to stop thinking about it for now............... I think about that tomorrow(Scarlett O'Hara,)

LyinEyes

Here's an idea,,,,,,,,, I can marry him off to a Canadian girl.......................then he will be legal over there if they change laws.........

Any single young exjw girls over in Canada interested in a young man in a couple of years???

Well,,,,,,,, Bitter Mango is not too far from his age, and he likes older women........hehe.

Don't worry if you marry him I will send you a monthly allowance for room and board.

Bring the draft back? I fear for our sons..

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