What does being in the military mean to you?

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I neither fear, nor despise.
People who want to serve their Country. Unfortunately the country isn't respecting that sacrifice like it used to. Veterans have trouble finding jobs, some end up homeless.

Most of my high school friends joined the military, and I respect them for it. They are putting themselves in a situation where their lives could be at risk. They'd fight for our freedoms.

They have my respect, and I hope they make it back home safe.


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They instantly earn respect from me.  I have deep gratitude that they are willing to put their life's on the line for us; a job I could never do.  I make it a point to thank them when I see them. 


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Depends. I have respect for the military, but it only goes so far when they invade another country and then spout constantly that "they're defending our country". How the fuck is invading a 3rd world country several thousand miles away "defending our country", when the only reason they attack us now is because we invaded?

Plus the huge service funerals. Yes, I get that it's horrible for a father/brother/son to die, but frankly they chose to do an occupation that when doing their actual job (as in, fighting and not just training to fight) that it is likely that they are going to be injured, even fatally. I would be less ranty about this if we were actually defending our country, but refer to the above paragraph regarding that, so imo I think it's just opportunistic propaganda so the average man hates the country we invaded more for a false reason.

TLDR:I get serious wars and respect the military for conlifcts like WWI/II or the Falklands (kind of), but the more recent wars in the Middle East have had the military as a tool of government greed rather than defence of their home country. Hell, despite my dislike of Israel, at least their military is fighting and defending their ground (although "their ground" is debatable).


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I respect that someone is willing to do the dirty work and defend their country. Though I wouldn't want to do it myself.


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I can't really say because I'm not a military person.


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I don't think much of it. I don't think you're automatically a hero, or thank you for your service. In all likelihood, you didn't do anything important.

I see a lot of military members as making poor choices. Getting married and having kids at a young age, many before they have anything more than a high school education or plan for civilian life.

I also find it funny how conservative many military members are, when their paycheck and benefits are funded by the taxpayers.


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They are like that person that holds the door for you then thinks you owe them a thank you when you didn't ask them to.


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I tend to think that they're fit, brave, and responsible.

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Good sir, I assure you that I am neither of those things.
Were you at one point?
Still in the Guard.
my oldest brother is in the Guard as well


 
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I see a lot of military members as making poor choices. Getting married and having kids at a young age, many before they have anything more than a high school education or plan for civilian life.
Oh god is that true... dumb fucking privates...


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I am a convicted pacifist so sad to say I kind of look down on their choice of profession. I am cordial to them and respect what they have done but I do not treat them as heroes as others do. 


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We always say to fight fire, you must use fire. This is wrong. Fighting fire with fire will leave scars and a new flame will rise. We must instead use water. It is the opposite of fire, it extinguishes the fire, it cools, it refreshes, it heals. We are made up of 70% water, we are not made up of 70% fire. Please practice what we truly are
All troops need to come home to the mainland and actually fight for our freedoms. *Eyeballs our government*


 
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means i get to rape people in the name of freedom


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They'd fight for our freedoms.
Our freedoms haven't been in danger since WWII


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I neither fear, nor despise.
They'd fight for our freedoms.
Our freedoms haven't been in danger since WWII
They'd means "they would" in that sentence. Future tense, not past tense.
Last Edit: October 30, 2014, 10:39:49 AM by Rocketman287


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If I'm not here, I'm doing photography. Or I'm asleep. Or in lockdown. One of those three, anyway.

The current titlebar/avatar setup is just normal.
They'd fight for our freedoms.
Our freedoms haven't been in danger since WWII

I suppose "Freedom to have Oil under $100 a barrel" is considered a freedom under threat.


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Love life; but take nothing too seriously.
To the people who claim to not care for the military or say it's unnecrssary, would you rather us just dismantle our military altogether? Do you think we even need a military post WWII or just maintain a guard?


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To the people who claim to not care for the military or say it's unnecrssary, would you rather us just dismantle our military altogether? Do you think we even need a military post WWII or just maintain a guard?
I'm pretty sure nobody thinks we should dissolve the military entirely.


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There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.
Love life; but take nothing too seriously.
To the people who claim to not care for the military or say it's unnecrssary, would you rather us just dismantle our military altogether? Do you think we even need a military post WWII or just maintain a guard?
I'm pretty sure nobody thinks we should dissolve the military entirely.
So just maintain a national guard?  Given the situation in the Middle East (Isis, al Qaeda, etc) it'll be tough for any nato country to stay passive.
Last Edit: October 30, 2014, 12:34:52 PM by bang bang


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To the people who claim to not care for the military or say it's unnecrssary, would you rather us just dismantle our military altogether? Do you think we even need a military post WWII or just maintain a guard?
I'm pretty sure nobody thinks we should dissolve the military entirely.
So just maintain a national guard?  Given the situation in the Middle East (Isis, al Qaeda, etc) it'll be tough for any nato country to stay passive.
Why do we need to intervene? There's obviously no solution. It's a shitty situation, but it just needs to burn itself out.


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There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.
Love life; but take nothing too seriously.
To the people who claim to not care for the military or say it's unnecrssary, would you rather us just dismantle our military altogether? Do you think we even need a military post WWII or just maintain a guard?
I'm pretty sure nobody thinks we should dissolve the military entirely.
So just maintain a national guard?  Given the situation in the Middle East (Isis, al Qaeda, etc) it'll be tough for any nato country to stay passive.
Why do we need to intervene? There's obviously no solution. It's a shitty situation, but it just needs to burn itself out.
I feel you. It is one of those internal conflicts of that region we shouldn't concern ourselves with. Granted I wouldn't put the weight on military personnel. I know a few down on their luck fellas who had to join to make a better life for themselves or those who just wanted to learn a trade or put their way through college. I feel like the guys behind the desk should be given the side eye. Troops are just gears in the machine essentially.


 
 
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When someone says they serve in America's, or your country's, armed forces what does that mean to you?
They are in a dangerous profession that not everyone can do, role rank and branch dependant of course. Even if it's just the footsloggers getting shot at, the rest of the cogs keep the machine working <.<
Mostly.
The profession itself deserves a little respect, but to automatically treat them like saints and martyrs because of their job is... a bit silly. Heroes should get the recognition they deserve, no matter their specific job title.

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When you see a woman or man in ABUs, ACUs, BDUs, or Service Dress, what do you think immediately?
'Well, they made it back alive then.'
Usually because the only place I see people wearing uniform is at service stations on the Motorway on their way home, presumably from a deployment overseas.

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What stereotypes do you have about a person when someone say's they serve in the Army, in the Marines, in the Coast Guard, in the Air Force, or the Navy?
I don't really know of any for the bongistani armed forces, there are plenty of countryless military jokes like the Navy being full of sodomy or the Chairforce.

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When someone's uses any quote involving patriotism or they say they'll die for your incorrect opinion, what do you think.
I think it's pretty meatheaded.
If you would honestly die over the right for some random meatbag in the street to call you a baby eating butcher then... I don't really see the logic of that.
Defending innocents, whether they are of your own country or not is to be applauded and that's what I would give the respect over. I don't put enough value in the opinions of the plebiscites to see what's worth dying to defend though.


 
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I see the military for what they are: generally unintelligent grunts who sign their lives away to the State. I have no love for patriots who want to die for their country.

In saying that, no matter what those grunts are like, I have immutable respect for the individuals willing to enter service and kill for my security. I may not like a lot of them as people, but they're doing an unfortunately necessary job in combating Islamic Nazis and genocidal maniacs.
*kills self*


 
 
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We always say to fight fire, you must use fire. This is wrong. Fighting fire with fire will leave scars and a new flame will rise. We must instead use water. It is the opposite of fire, it extinguishes the fire, it cools, it refreshes, it heals. We are made up of 70% water, we are not made up of 70% fire. Please practice what we truly are
They'd fight for our freedoms.
Our freedoms haven't been in danger since WWII
TAHNK YOU! I've been saying this for a LONG time. I was waiting for someone to say this.


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I neither fear, nor despise.
They'd fight for our freedoms.
Our freedoms haven't been in danger since WWII
TAHNK YOU! I've been saying this for a LONG time. I was waiting for someone to say this.

I guess you didn't see my response after this.
I meant "they WILL fight for our freedoms" if they become endangered.