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Most military members join the service because of lack of opportunities elsewhere.
Agreed. The challenge is to give every high school graduate opportunities in the private sector independent of Government employment. Those opportunities require investments in economic growth. Military expenditures bleed economic growth and create debt. Some are necessary, and some are unnecessary. We have plenty of unnecessary to cut. It really is that simple. Worship at the alter of war is not a rational course, and to suggest cuts should be made does not make one a liberal windbag who did not serve, but a rational person who thinks that correct policy matter. I was a senior in high school when I got my 305 draft number and knew I was not going to be drafted into Viet Nam. I had worked since I was 15 and had saved my tuition and room and board for my first year and a half of college. I had options because I made my options. I have no regrets in my choice, nor do I feel any less as a citizen because I never tried to seek deferment prior to the draft. Sadly, the kids that did not do well in school, who did not have job opportunities in their communities, and were left without options always serve and are expendable. However, I laugh when those who served think it bestows sainthood. It does not. Their service to this country is appreciated, but 1% of those were in actual combat, and when I listen to those who crow the loudest, my life experience comes to a certain conclusion.
Agreed. The challenge is to give every high school graduate opportunities in the private sector independent of Government employment. Those opportunities require investments in economic growth. Military expenditures bleed economic growth and create debt. Some are necessary, and some are unnecessary. We have plenty of unnecessary to cut. It really is that simple. Worship at the alter of war is not a rational course, and to suggest cuts should be made does not make one a liberal windbag who did not serve, but a rational person who thinks that correct policy matter. I was a senior in high school when I got my 305 draft number and knew I was not going to be drafted into Viet Nam. I had worked since I was 15 and had saved my tuition and room and board for my first year and a half of college. I had options because I made my options. I have no regrets in my choice, nor do I feel any less as a citizen because I never tried to seek deferment prior to the draft. Sadly, the kids that did not do well in school, who did not have job opportunities in their communities, and were left without options always serve and are expendable. However, I laugh when those who served think it bestows sainthood. It does not. Their service to this country is appreciated, but 1% of those were in actual combat, and when I listen to those who crow the loudest, my life experience comes to a certain conclusion.
