[Army_of_One]

Originally Posted by K C Muffin

I had to chime in........I see news reports of people that are killed in the conflict and some of them are from wealthy families that could have paid to keep them out (as if we were drafting...) - some of them are wanting to make a difference and believe they can. Who are we to tell them otherwise? Or some just recognize that they need military training. I'm looking to fill 2 positions right now.....I received resumes from 2 people with military training...do you think they found their way to the top of the pile?

Some of the people that join do it for the SERVICE to COUNTRY...it's not always about the money or benefits. I know that's hard for some to understand (especially the Berkley people and those that read the San Fran Chronicle) but I get some kids that come in and just want to serve...period. I had one kid from college here that played football for DCCC. After his 2 years he enlisted, got a $35,000 bonus, which he said he was just giving it to his mom 'cause he didn't need it...and went to Ahfganistan. He was back visiting the other day and said he LOVES the Army. I also put a friend of his (a girl on a cheerleading scholarship at the college) in the Army. Do these people sound like the worst of society?