do you respect US soldiers?

I respect them because they do the job that I don't want to have to.

However, the only reason I don't want this job is because I feel that current military operations aren't doing anything to protect our country. If our nation was truly in danger I would join the military in a heartbeat.

Of course I do.

Yes

In general, yes (no pun intended ;)).
God bless,
Crushmaster.

We all have our obligations to the government. So no more than any average citizen.

If you mean "Hail them as heroes" then no.

They're the most honorable and courageous people this country has to offer. They deserve to be honored and respected. Thankfully they are.

Do I respect the ones who sign up out of genuine desire to fight for their country? Sure. Do I respect the ones that are there just for the money? No. Should I bow down and be patriotic just because they're soldiers? Hell no.JustPlainLucas

in general, sure; don't see any reason why i shouldn't

If they deserve respect, yes. It would depend on the individual. I do think being in the military is a respectable job, though.

They're the most honorable and courageous people this country has to offer. They deserve to be honored and respected. Thankfully they are.

airshocker

[QUOTE="airshocker"]

They're the most honorable and courageous people this country has to offer. They deserve to be honored and respected. Thankfully they are.

slipknot0129

The same could be said for terrorists. Im sure theres people who believe they are heroes and are honored and respected.

slipknot0129

No, it couldn't. If you think that you're a disgusting individual. Terrorists don't like to target military personnel, they target civilians. Women, children, people who haven't volunteered to fight. The military doesn't go out and decide "Hey, we're going to kill some civilians today."

So please, take your nonsense somewhere else.

Yeah. Reading that made me think of Vietnam, It's silly to respect someone who probably chose their job due to pay/benefits then wanting to serve to protect their fellow man.Fightingfan

It's not silly. The military doesn't get paid well. They get taken care of, but they still have to pay taxes, and many do live below the poverty level. The reason it's worth it is because it's considered an honorable profession.

The second it stops being regarded that way is the day our voluntary armed services dies.

[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

The same could be said for terrorists. Im sure theres people who believe they are heroes and are honored and respected.

airshocker

No, it couldn't. If you think that you're a disgusting individual. Terrorists don't like to target military personnel, they target civilians. Women, children, people who haven't volunteered to fight. The military doesn't go out and decide "Hey, we're going to kill some civilians today."

So please, take your nonsense somewhere else.

I also dont respect the military as a job. Its so easy to do.

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[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

The same could be said for terrorists. Im sure theres people who believe they are heroes and are honored and respected.

slipknot0129

No, it couldn't. If you think that you're a disgusting individual. Terrorists don't like to target military personnel, they target civilians. Women, children, people who haven't volunteered to fight. The military doesn't go out and decide "Hey, we're going to kill some civilians today."

So please, take your nonsense somewhere else.

I also dont respect the military as a job. Its so easy to do.

oh boy

Usually, though like all people there are bad apples

Oh but it is. Theres always the flip side of the coin. Some people see terrorists as good and some see soldiers as good.

I also dont respect the military as a job. Its so easy to do.

slipknot0129

No, it isn't. Lol. When your main goal is to MURDER civilians in an attempt to make a government do something, that isn't right. That's not war, nor is it honorable. I suspect you have some sort of mental illness if you think that it is.

I very sincerely doubt you could join the military. They'd probably disqualify you at MEPS.

[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

Oh but it is. Theres always the flip side of the coin. Some people see terrorists as good and some see soldiers as good.

I also dont respect the military as a job. Its so easy to do.

airshocker

No, it isn't. Lol. When your main goal is to MURDER civilians in an attempt to make a government do something, that isn't right. That's not war, nor is it honorable. I suspect you have some sort of mental illness if you think that it is.

I very sincerely doubt you could join the military. They'd probably disqualify you at MEPS.

I didnt say what I thought about the terrorists. Just that some people see them as good. I guess it would be people from wherever the terrorists are from that honor them.

slipknot0129

As we see from their society, they probably have mental illnesses as well.

I respect them the same as I respect my fellow human beings.

No special treatment if that's what you're asking.

[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

Oh but it is. Theres always the flip side of the coin. Some people see terrorists as good and some see soldiers as good.

I also dont respect the military as a job. Its so easy to do.

airshocker

No, it isn't. Lol. When your main goal is to MURDER civilians in an attempt to make a government do something, that isn't right. That's not war, nor is it honorable. I suspect you have some sort of mental illness if you think that it is.

I very sincerely doubt you could join the military. They'd probably disqualify you at MEPS.

The American Founding Fathers would be considered terrorists.

They even attacked English forces on CHRISTMAS DAY, which was unheard of at the time.

[QUOTE="airshocker"]

[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

Oh but it is. Theres always the flip side of the coin. Some people see terrorists as good and some see soldiers as good.

I also dont respect the military as a job. Its so easy to do.

GummiRaccoon

No, it isn't. Lol. When your main goal is to MURDER civilians in an attempt to make a government do something, that isn't right. That's not war, nor is it honorable. I suspect you have some sort of mental illness if you think that it is.

I very sincerely doubt you could join the military. They'd probably disqualify you at MEPS.

The American Founding Fathers would be considered terrorists.

They even attacked English forces on CHRISTMAS DAY, which was unheard of at the time.

The American Founding Fathers would be considered terrorists.

They even attacked English forces on CHRISTMAS DAY, which was unheard of at the time.

GummiRaccoon

No, they wouldn't be. Nice try, though. And you've just shown why in your own post.

[QUOTE="airshocker"]

[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

Oh but it is. Theres always the flip side of the coin. Some people see terrorists as good and some see soldiers as good.

I also dont respect the military as a job. Its so easy to do.

GummiRaccoon

No, it isn't. Lol. When your main goal is to MURDER civilians in an attempt to make a government do something, that isn't right. That's not war, nor is it honorable. I suspect you have some sort of mental illness if you think that it is.

I very sincerely doubt you could join the military. They'd probably disqualify you at MEPS.

The American Founding Fathers would be considered terrorists.

They even attacked English forces on CHRISTMAS DAY, which was unheard of at the time.

keyword: forces. terrorists target non-military targets...

I dont respect a person for their career choices. I respect them for the person they are.

I find most people tend to idolize military members for some inexplicable reason. Most arent in the military for the "honor" or any kind of duty-bound service - they joined the military for its benefits. I can assure you that military enlistment rates would near 0% if there wasnt pay or benefits involved. So much for "honor."

[QUOTE="Fightingfan"]Yeah. Reading that made me think of Vietnam, It's silly to respect someone who probably chose their job due to pay/benefits then wanting to serve to protect their fellow man.airshocker

It's not silly. The military doesn't get paid well. They get taken care of, but they still have to pay taxes, and many do live below the poverty level. The reason it's worth it is because it's considered an honorable profession.

The second it stops being regarded that way is the day our voluntary armed services dies.

I can assure you that military enlistment rates would near 0% if there wasnt pay or benefits involved. So much for "honor."

XaosII

No matter how patriotic you are you still need to pay the bills. Patriotism doesn't pay the rent or put food on the table. South Korea pays their initial troops less than $70 a month and they have conscription to fill their ranks.

Some people like troops simply because if the people serving in uniform didn't volunteer they might be drafted instead. Which is why they usually could care less why they enlisted and are just glad they enlisted at all.

[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

The same could be said for terrorists. Im sure theres people who believe they are heroes and are honored and respected.

No, it couldn't. If you think that you're a disgusting individual. Terrorists don't like to target military personnel, they target civilians. Women, children, people who haven't volunteered to fight. The military doesn't go out and decide "Hey, we're going to kill some civilians today."

So please, take your nonsense somewhere else.

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[QUOTE="Fightingfan"]Yeah. Reading that made me think of Vietnam, It's silly to respect someone who probably chose their job due to pay/benefits then wanting to serve to protect their fellow man.Fightingfan

It's not silly. The military doesn't get paid well. They get taken care of, but they still have to pay taxes, and many do live below the poverty level. The reason it's worth it is because it's considered an honorable profession.

The second it stops being regarded that way is the day our voluntary armed services dies.

Good people who work hard and are accountable for their actions deserve respect in any profession or job.

[QUOTE="Fightingfan"][QUOTE="airshocker"]

It's not silly. The military doesn't get paid well. They get taken care of, but they still have to pay taxes, and many do live below the poverty level. The reason it's worth it is because it's considered an honorable profession.

The second it stops being regarded that way is the day our voluntary armed services dies.

Djmaster214

You had a driver's license, or voter's registration before enlisting? If so you signed the select-service form whether you paid attention is a different story. If not you were committing a federal crime after your 18th birthday and could(though unlikely) convicted. The Military is not a voluntary, voluntary is within your free will, the draft still holds(thought not relevant) and that alone gives away your rights, and rights are nonexistent anyway if you don't believe me google 'Japanese Americans 1942".

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The American Founding Fathers would be considered terrorists.

They even attacked English forces on CHRISTMAS DAY, which was unheard of at the time.

airshocker

No, they wouldn't be. Nice try, though. And you've just shown why in your own post.

You do understand that attacking people on christmas back then is the equivalent of blowing up a building full of civilians today?