Would you be proud of your son or daughter if they Joined the Army?

[dcentity2000]

I would say that if your kid can be that easily swayed by a commercial then you didn't do a good job of raising them.

Yvan Eht Nioj?





Rich::

 

[Tigger Woods]

Yes, I would be proud of my boys if they served in the Armed Forces. And my family and I thank all of the men and women who have served or are serving now.

 

[Database]

Though that still doesnt change the fact I dont agree with sending or brainwashing kids into going off and getting there heads blown off !

Brainwashing: Well we just have to "agree to disagree" on that point.

 

[mickman1962]

Yvan Eht Nioj?





Rich::

It is probably the "safest" branch

 

[ead79]

I would absolutely be proud. I am sure I would be very scared for them, but that wouldn't change my pride. I think that serving in our armed forces is one of the most honorable things a person can do. I am so grateful for the sacrifice of our veterans and current service men and women. Their sacrifices make it possible for us to even have this discussion. Freedom isn't free.

 

[sha_lyn]

A commercial is not "brainwashing". Heck if it was then commercials for toothpaste would be brainwashing for dentistry and commercials for a local college would be considered brainwashing kids into attending their school.

ITA... if advertising equals brain washing the OP better turn off their TV and get off the internet.
I mean even the rotating ads uptop for dreams unlimited
OP do really think that by booking a vaction to WDW that all your dreams will come true? When they don't do you plan on suing?

 

[JennyMominRI]

Brainwashing: Well we just have to "agree to disagree" on that point.

I will absolutely admit that sometimes recruiters lie. I don't think it's as common as people think it is though.. I was told that I could be an interrogator/ translator in the intel field when I joined the Marines,but the reality is that at least then interrogator/translator was deemed a combat related MOS and women were not allowed to specialize in it.. I was smart enough to realize that I might not be getting the 100% truth from my recruiters... That's not the same thing as *brainwashing*

ETA it's possible that my recruiter just didn't know that MOS was closed to women

 

[JunieJay]

It definately would not be my choice for my kids, but yes, I would be proud of them if it were their choice.

I think its kind of a weird question. How could you not be proud of someone who chose such a noble profession? One willing to die for others? You don't have to like it or want it for yourself or your kids to respect it.

 

[mickeyfan2]

If they are an adult then they have the right to join. I would be proud of them for doing a legal job.

You cannot stop an adult from joining.

The only thing I would not be proud of was criminal activities.

 

[Database]

Yvan Eht Nioj?





Rich::

I'm hearing voices. They're singing Anchors Away.....
Stop brainwashing me with you're cryptic messages.

 

[Database]

I will absolutely admit that sometimes recruiters lie. I don't think it's as common as people think it is though.. I was told that I could be an interrogator/ translator in the intel field when I joined the Marines,but the reality is that at least then interrogator/translator was deemed a combat related MOS and women were not allowed to specialize in it.. I was smart enough to realize that I might not be getting the 100% truth from my recruiters... That's not the same thing as *brainwashing*

ETA it's possible that my recruiter just didn't know that MOS was closed to women

Only meant to imply that I didn't agree with the "brainwashing".

 

[JennyMominRI]

Only meant to imply that I didn't agree with the "brainwashing".

Oh,I know..I was just kind of adding to your thought

 

[Database]

Oh,I know..I was just kind of adding to your thought

And I totally know where you were coming from with the recruiter stuff.

 

[Liberty Belle]

If it were a decision he made after much thought and research, yes, I would be proud of him.

 

[transparant]

Do as I do. Utilize your FREEDOM of choice to flip to another channel when I disagree with what the content.



When using a term like "brainwashing" and "meaningless war", realize that will be offensive to those of us that have served and lost friends/colleagues to the conflict. However we respect your right to exercise FREEDOM of speech.
A FREEDOM fought and paid for by the blood, sweat and tears of your country's veterans.



Yes my dear. The army is a dangerous profession.



That is your FREEDOM of choice. With all due respect, and in all honesty, I'd be willing to purchase your ticket or give you gas money to Canada. (Please Canadians... I mean absolutely no disrespect to your country or to the OP.)



And of course, you are very much welcome.



With all due respect, you are sitting here in the US enjoying freedom of expression, freedom of choice, freedom of religion, freedom to be on the Disboard........

FREEDOM my dear is a BIG DEAL to those that don't have it. Now, I'm not arguing the Iraq War here right now. I'm just pointing out that we enjoy countless freedoms everyday without even realizing it. To say that FREEDOM isn't important....well...that seems like a well nourished person telling a starving person that food isn't really that great.




I would defend you against anyone that would call you un-patriotic for expressing your views. I don't agree with you views. But that my dear makes America a great country. We get to have different opinions and not go to jail for expressing them! Hooah!

And to answer your original question: Yes I would be proud and supportive of my child if they decided to go into the military.

Respectfully yours,

A proud Army Veteran.

A fantastic post that bears repeating!!

 

[va32h]

Of course I would be proud. My husband has been in the Army for 18 years, following a four year stint in the Marines. He has been stationed in many places and done many honorable, worthwhile things. The war in Iraq has been a very small part of his service, if we re looking at the big picture.

He's been over there twice and has yet to have his head blown off, at least not that I have noticed. Of course I won't pretend it isn't dangerous - but there are many valid jobs that are dangerous; police, firefighters, coalmining, fisherman, oil drilling, construction, border patrol, demolition workers, lumberjacks -- Google "dangerous jobs" or watch a few episodes of Dirty Jobs and you'll see all sorts of jobs that are inherently risky but someone has to do them.

Personally - I think the war in Iraq was a stupid idea, and it's a colossal mess that some other President will have to clean up and that a trained monkey could do a better job than our current "Commander in Chief".

But those feelings are completely separate from how I feel about the military in general. I am absolutely certain that my husband would not have flourished in any other career as he has in the military. Which is not to say that there are not particular stresses that come with this way of life - as there are with any job I am sure. But there are particular benefits too, and I don't mean the health care and 10% discount at Payless Shoes.

Leadership, self-respect, teamwork, pride in a job well done - I'm sure it makes a lot of people roll their eyes to hear that but yes, it is what my husband learned in his military career, and what he is proud to pass on to younger soldiers. Is the military the only place you can learn those things? Of course not. But those lessons are not any less valid because you can learn them in more than one place.

 

[NotAmused]

When my cousin first announced he joined the Army, I will admit I was shocked and thought he was completely insane since there is a war going on. He had a lot going for him academically so I didn't understand his decision. But now, I could not be more proud of him! I may not know why he joined the Army, but he was brave enough to do it. He's been in Iraq for a year now. He did get to come home for 2 weeks last month and the stories he had to tell us....


I don't understand how anyone could NOT be proud if their child, or anyone for that matter, joined the Army. Yes, I can see being terrified and not understanding their decision, but you raised that child to want to make a difference in the world and to be brave!! IMO, that is certainly something to be proud of.


If they used brainwashing, well, then, wouldn't a LOT more people be in the Army? I've managed to not be brainwashed because I'm a huge chicken who probably wouldn't even make it through training

 

[JennyMominRI]

Of course I would be proud. My husband has been in the Army for 18 years, following a four year stint in the Marines. He has been stationed in many places and done many honorable, worthwhile things. The war in Iraq has been a very small part of his service, if we re looking at the big picture.

He's been over there twice and has yet to have his head blown off, at least not that I have noticed. Of course I won't pretend it isn't dangerous - but there are many valid jobs that are dangerous; police, firefighters, coalmining, fisherman, oil drilling, construction, border patrol, demolition workers, lumberjacks -- Google "dangerous jobs" or watch a few episodes of Dirty Jobs and you'll see all sorts of jobs that are inherently risky but someone has to do them.

Personally - I think the war in Iraq was a stupid idea, and it's a colossal mess that some other President will have to clean up and that a trained monkey could do a better job than our current "Commander in Chief".

But those feelings are completely separate from how I feel about the military in general. I am absolutely certain that my husband would not have flourished in any other career as he has in the military. Which is not to say that there are not particular stresses that come with this way of life - as there are with any job I am sure. But there are particular benefits too, and I don't mean the health care and 10% discount at Payless Shoes.

Leadership, self-respect, teamwork, pride in a job well done - I'm sure it makes a lot of people roll their eyes to hear that but yes, it is what my husband learned in his military career, and what he is proud to pass on to younger soldiers. Is the military the only place you can learn those things? Of course not. But those lessons are not any less valid because you can learn them in more than one place.

I just wanted to say that I agree with everythig you've said

 

[Amlee]

If they used brainwashing, well, then, wouldn't a LOT more people be in the Army? I've managed to not be brainwashed because I'm a huge chicken who probably wouldn't even make it through training

It's my understanding that the military is having major problems with recruitment. So it seems like their "brainwashing tactics aren't going so well!!

 

[Hannathy]

It's my understanding that the military is having major problems with recruitment. So it seems like their "brainwashing tactics aren't going so well!!

Actually that isn't true. They are still turning down many applicants and the Navy is discharging many who want to stay in but they don't need their positions anymore.