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JJLehto 
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Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Status: Offline Points: 34550 |
 Topic: Military ServicePosted: February 04 2007 at 15:48 |
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No, and only way I ever would is if there's a draft.
Unless it was like another Civil War...then I might consider volunteering
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rileydog22
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Joined: August 24 2005 Location: New Jersey Status: Offline Points: 8844 |
Posted: February 04 2007 at 15:07 |
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I agree. Amnesty works for some good causes, but some of the stuff (like abolishing the death penalty) is entirely politics. In my school, the Amnesty branch is trying to make it seem like somehow abolishing the death penalty is universally moral. I don't give a s**t about the death penalty, but I do care about a supposedly non-aligned organization spreading politics. Anyways, I'm not planning on serving in the military, and I think the current US military action is one of the stupidest moves in the countries history, but I support every man and woman in Iraq with all of my heart. Edited by rileydog22 - February 04 2007 at 15:08 |
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Equality 7-2521
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Joined: August 11 2005 Location: Philly Status: Offline Points: 15784 |
Posted: February 04 2007 at 14:36 |
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I have not served nor do I plan on it in the immediate future, but if my country needs me I would gladly serve.
I'd like to give the sincerest thanks to all those who served the US. God bless you. |
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Equality 7-2521
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Joined: August 11 2005 Location: Philly Status: Offline Points: 15784 |
Posted: February 04 2007 at 14:35 |
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"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "
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Seyo
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 08 2004 Location: Bosnia Status: Offline Points: 1320 |
Posted: February 03 2007 at 11:07 |
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Yes, I had to. During the time 1983/84 the service in the Yugoslav People's Army was compulsory. I served 12 months.
Those who had not enlisted at a college prior to recruitment had to serve 15 months.
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Eetu Pellonpaa
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 17 2005 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 4828 |
Posted: February 02 2007 at 06:29 |
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I served as private, and It was OK for me. We have a compulsory military service in Finland, and I think it's politically pragmatic to have it that way here. But ofcourse it's not a thing for everybody, I know some guys who did a non-military service instead, one who got rejected as a lunic and one who went to the jail instead, and I think they are OK lads too. For the guy who did time I must admire his strenght of will and courage of facing mass condemnation, though I wouldn't agree with his pacifistic ideals.
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clarke2001
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 14 2006 Location: Croatia Status: Offline Points: 4160 |
Posted: February 02 2007 at 06:15 |
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Used to be Sargent in Croatian army. I still am, officially. (backup units)
However, my opinion is that army sucks big time; try to avoid it in all possible ways - there are better ways to spend your life, serve your community and contribute to the world peace. Army is, really, the last option should be used in most drastic cases (someone attacking your country). I witnessed it and realised that (in a semi-guerrilla war) a little bit of common sense and attention are more valid than 80% of thing that you've learned in army. But the same goes for all fields in life, I guess. |
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The T
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 16 2006 Location: FL, USA Status: Offline Points: 17493 |
Posted: January 22 2007 at 19:34 |
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Atkingani
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Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: October 21 2005 Location: Terra Brasilis Status: Offline Points: 12288 |
Posted: January 22 2007 at 19:19 |
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In Brazil, the military service is still compulsory but nowadays only serve those who want going then to the Army, while Navy and Air Force do specific examinations meaning that these 2 services are basically professional.
However, in the 70s, one seldom escaped the military service and so after entering the University I chose the Naval Reserve Training Center as a midshipman being later returned to my civilian duties as a 2nd lieutenant (or ensign) of the Reserve Corps.
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Harkmark
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Joined: October 29 2005 Location: Norway Status: Offline Points: 538 |
Posted: January 22 2007 at 10:19 |
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Definitely NOT. I worked for Amnesty International instead. A far better cause, if you ask me. Conscientious objector is the word...
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Passionist
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Joined: March 14 2005 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 1119 |
Posted: January 22 2007 at 09:51 |
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Still all of us commenting here are Finns. Says something about cultural differences.
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Wutu Banale
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Joined: October 11 2006 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 104 |
Posted: January 22 2007 at 09:44 |
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Not going to army..? Well if thinking about the american army which disgusts me i say no, but gladly i am finnish who can go to finnish army. Yes i am going.
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Käsittämättömän käsittämätöntä
Suurta ja arvostettavaa. |
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Vompatti
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VIP Member Joined: October 22 2005 Location: elsewhere Status: Offline Points: 67441 |
Posted: January 21 2007 at 16:46 |
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No. I'm trying to think of an easy way to avoid going.
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Passionist
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Joined: March 14 2005 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 1119 |
Posted: January 21 2007 at 16:41 |
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no yet, but I have to go in July. It's not fun and I don't like it at all, and if it weren't compulsory in this developing country, I wouldn't go.
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Philéas
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Joined: June 14 2006 Status: Offline Points: 6419 |
Posted: January 21 2007 at 16:38 |
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I refuse to associate myself in any way with anything military.
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dwill123
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Joined: December 19 2006 Status: Offline Points: 4460 |
Posted: January 20 2007 at 17:19 |
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U.S. Army. Captain. Airborne. Three years active and 11 years reserve.
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Norbert
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Joined: October 20 2005 Location: Hungary Status: Offline Points: 2506 |
Posted: January 20 2007 at 07:43 |
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Thankfully compulsory military service was abolished in my country.
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andu
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Joined: September 27 2006 Location: Romania Status: Offline Points: 3089 |
Posted: January 20 2007 at 06:36 |
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I have nothing against the army, only against compulsory military service. It's a deprivation of personal freedom, which I cannot stand. However I would go to war to defend my country and I support war against fascism, communism, and any other form of dictatorship, with the condition that war is the best/last solution. My vote goes for no as I couldn't be enrolled because I went to study and this year my country changed systems: the army is now professional and doesn't rely anymore on compulsory service.
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Angelo
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Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: May 07 2006 Location: Italy Status: Offline Points: 13244 |
Posted: January 20 2007 at 06:05 |
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I declined, because I didn't feel like learning how to kill people at eighteen. After 15 years I still find it sad to see that apparently we still need armed forces to avoid innocent people from getting harmed. I was actually - reluctantly - in favour of some military actions of the past few years (not Iraq) - not because I suddenly like the military now, but because it seemed there was no other way out.
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Jared
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Joined: May 06 2005 Location: Hereford, UK Status: Offline Points: 20162 |
Posted: January 20 2007 at 04:12 |
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I was a cub scout...
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