Quote from: Squishy on November 10, 2009, 08:11:06 PM
Its a hard choice no matter your lifestyle. There are good and bad things to the military just like any job. Only you can decide which out weighs the other. I understand the want to get your college paid off. The guy that works for me came into the military for just that reason. If you can adapt to what is asked of you for three years than its worth the time to me.

Is murdering people the good part or the bad part of this job though?

The person considering this option is in the nursing field (Saving Lives). Also, the rules of engagement with the enemy are very strict for U.S. soldiers. One does not appreciate such remarks. Especially today 

Yeah that's prolly a little too cynical, I never murdered anyone...but we as a nation have a lot of blood on our hands. I don't think the person pulling the trigger or pushing the button is any more or less responsible than the people who benefit from their actions. Look at this link, it's a part of a speech by Maj. General Smedley Butler, given in 1933. This guy saw the rise and beginnings of the takeover of the military industrial complex firsthand, and his thoughts are fascinating.

QuoteI wouldn't go to war again as I have done to protect some lousy investment of the bankers. There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights. War for any other reason is simply a racket

http://www.fas.org/man/smedley.htm

No where in my post did I say I had murdered anyone? Tho if it was to save a fellow servicemembers life its good I would say. So the military is good for you doesn't mean it can't work well for others. If the overall good parts are more than the bad than join. If not don't disrespect those of us who do or have served.

Quote from: Kara-Xen on November 11, 2009, 08:49:48 PM
Is murdering people the good part or the bad part of this job though?

Only a small portion of the armed forces actually shoots at people.

The majority serve as some sort of support functions. There is clerical, medical, supply, maintenance, intel, communications, and so much more. I had to fire a weapon once every 2 years to remain qualified to carry a weapon I would never carry.

If you pay taxes or vote, you are just as responsible.

Quote from: Leslie Ann on November 13, 2009, 10:48:58 AM
I had to fire a weapon once every 2 years to remain qualified to carry a weapon

That's not actually such a comforting thing.

Quote from: Keroppi on November 13, 2009, 12:09:05 PM
That's not actually such a comforting thing.

No, no it wasn't. 

Well; in the Dutch military...
They kind of like gay males. That is, for combat things. Put a lot of men together, and at least a few will be gay, right? Put them together for a long time, and romance will raise it's head.

People in love will fight harder. (And since it's a male-dominated world.. There you go.)

If you would have a break-down due to GID problems, then the Dutch military would be forced to have you...
Treated. And they'd pay for the hormones, and, if you stay in long enough, even the surgery.
It's the law.

However: That's officer concerns. The every-day soldiers will still ruin your life. Because it's also a very macho world.