Would the World be a Better Place if Politicians had to serve in the Military?

So that they would have a better understanding of what they are getting into. After all the president could be the "Commander in chief" of the united states with less combat training than a private in the armed forces.

I'm shipping out in a couple of months and I just can not understand how people that have not gotten thier hands dirty can have such a strong opinion on something.

A while back I throught that England made it so that adults had to serve a year or two in the armed forces but that was years ago and I could be completely wrong.

.. but yeah, I'd appreciate any thoughts you have. Getting a clear picture of your thoughts would give me more peace of mind.

So that they would have a better understanding of what they are getting into. After all the president could be the "Commander in chief" of the united states with less combat training than a private in the armed forces.

I'm shipping out in a couple of months and I just can not understand how people that have not gotten thier hands dirty can have such a strong opinion on something.

A while back I throught that England made it so that adults had to serve a year or two in the armed forces but that was years ago and I could be completely wrong.

.. but yeah, I'd appreciate any thoughts you have. Getting a clear picture of your thoughts would give me more peace of mind.

twi41

So that they would have a better understanding of what they are getting into. After all the president could be the "Commander in chief" of the united states with less combat training than a private in the armed forces.

I'm shipping out in a couple of months and I just can not understand how people that have not gotten thier hands dirty can have such a strong opinion on something.

A while back I throught that England made it so that adults had to serve a year or two in the armed forces but that was years ago and I could be completely wrong.

.. but yeah, I'd appreciate any thoughts you have. Getting a clear picture of your thoughts would give me more peace of mind.

twi41

pretty good idea, I think its a fair policy if you ask me. Itll also give them some backbone as the army teaches you to stick to your guns and do whats right

A large portion of candidates have served, including the current President. I don't think that solves anything.LukeAF24

He didn't really serve.....paper doesn't count.;)

[QUOTE="LukeAF24"]A large portion of candidates have served, including the current President. I don't think that solves anything.LJS9502_basic

He didn't really serve.....paper doesn't count.;)

yeah, they said he was never involved in combat.

A large portion of candidates have served, including the current President. I don't think that solves anything.LukeAF24

Im pretty sure bush was given special treatment, i dont remember why. But I saw something once, and it said he did. I dont remember what it was, nor do I know if it convinced me. All I know is that im hungry

A large portion of candidates have served, including the current President. I don't think that solves anything.LukeAF24

lol, the only combat he has seen is in movie.

I don't believe the President should be COC and I don't think they should have to serve in the military either. After all, politics and the armed forces are two completely different career choices.. Instead of a small scrawny intellectual becoming President (it could happen), you could get a trigger happy beefcake leading your country.ZARMAZING

Have you been watching too many movies?:|