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Baby Blessing · 11-19-2006, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Did you hear someone wants to bring back the draft??? I'm 19, i'm scared

I truely hope this doesn't happen. We appreciate all our men and women serving in the armed forces and our thoughts and prayers go out to each of them and their families, the sacrifices they make are so many. We are so blessed to live in a nation where those that are serving are because they want to, their dedication is much to be honored. I don't neccessarily go along with a lot that goes on through out the world in our being there, but who am I to really know the why's and so there fore I respect our President and ask the Lord above to guide him in his decisions as well as the others that are elected into government. I also ask God's guidance when I go to the poll's to vote so that I may do so wisely. There has been times during a shopping or about in the stores that I have come in contact with someone serving in the armed forces ( the latest being while I was shopping in Lowe's) I ask if I can give them a hug and tell them it is for each of those serving. God Bless each and all of our service families, I pray that the draft does not go into effect, and we remain a volunteer armed forces.
Patti

cekaai · 11-19-2006, 09:51 PM

Since no else bothered to mention it the reasoning behind the draft is that since most of the people who serve the front lines of the military happen to come from disadvantaged backgrounds, the draft would force all people regardless of background to be subject to service in the armed forces. It's being used as a way to deter further action in Iraq because it would make politicians think harder about what causes to support if most of their constituents have their children or family members in war.

Baby Blessing · 11-19-2006, 10:17 PM

[QUOTE=cekaai]Since no else bothered to mention it the reasoning behind the draft is that since most of the people who serve the front lines of the military happen to come from disadvantaged backgrounds, the draft would force all people regardless of background to be subject to service in the armed forces. QUOTE]

We sadly attended two military funerals this past year of young men killed in Iraq.
They both were college grads and left very good paying jobs to go into the service because it was their belief that they were doing something to better help people in another country, knowing that they would be eventually sent to Iraq. They volunteered to join, in my opinion anyplace in Iraq is on the front lines. In my opinion a voluntary military is much much better than the draft, even those that have joined the military from disadvantaged backgrounds is through their own choice, no matter what walk of life a person is they are to be commended for volunteering to join the military.
Patti

YORKIEMOM2B2006 · 11-19-2006, 10:20 PM

cekaai, good point.

my son is in the military, last year at this time he was in Iraq. he came home with ptss and blood clots in both his legs, had 2 surgeries already and still has blood clots,

and still he says he wants to go back...... we are "VERY PROUD" of him and all our military.

maybe with a draft our soldiers wouldnt have to stay away from home for so long at a time, if they had alot more to send and share the "time away" ....I dont know...I just know 14 months is a long time for them to be away from family

FlDebra · 11-19-2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Did you hear someone wants to bring back the draft??? I'm 19, i'm scared

Don't be scared -- Rep Rangel (DEM) has introduced draft bills before -- they were unsuccessful. I think he knows it is going to be unsuccessful again -- it is a political ploy. When he talks about it, he gets to slam the President and get his name in the news.

MeganS · 11-19-2006, 10:24 PM

My brother wants to join. He's going to be 16 in 2 weeks. Yeah, I'm freaked.

If the draft ends up going through, I'll be VERY freaked. I have an incredible amount of respect for the troops in service (and those who have served in the past), but the reason my respect for them is SO high is because I know I could NEVER do what they're doing/did. That's just not something I could do. and if I (or someone I loved) were forced to do that, it would tear me apart.

Sugar's Mom · 11-20-2006, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss_Sara

I agree.
I would never publically speak badly about ANY presidant.
I don't care if he turned out to make a lot of bad decisions.
I really don't. That's wrong. He's our president
respect it.
deal.

I have to be honest, I know a LOT of people in the service
(a ton of guys on our street are in the military)
and they would be hurt to hear you say that you don't want them there...
they are proud of it. They are proud taht they are serving our country.

and I'm proud of them.

I would rather not have a draft either,
but if it gets down to it... and it's our last resort and no one is enlisting...
what can we do?

i have been guilty of bad mouthing presidents, too. But you know what? The Bible tells us to pray for those in positions of authority.

Marcellacml · 11-20-2006, 09:07 AM

If they start drafting i'm leaving the country

RLC12345678 · 11-20-2006, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by romeos mommy

sorry

i didn't mean to upset anyone.
i just get so wound up about the war and these poor troops getting killed and injured. it seems so senseless. i'm very conservative , but this war seems out of control and unneccessary. to me drafting puts more americans in harms way. let's see if bush would send his daughters over there in a draft.

Remember that Congress obviously thought troops needed to go to Iraq as badly as Bush thought they needed to. No President can send troops to war without Congress's approval. A majority of the Congress voted on war, so here we are. It's not all Bush's fault, as much as the Dems would like to think.

RLC12345678 · 11-20-2006, 09:10 AM

Try to imagine yourself in this man's shoes, being verbally
assaulted with hatred and venom on a daily basis at his job.
Try to imagine if you did the very best you knew how to do, and
STILL, you were despised and hated without reason. How would
you feel? How would you be able to function on a daily basis
at your job? How would you feel every time you went out in
public, knowing that people despised you and there was nothing
you could do to change their minds?

http://www.udata.com/users/byrd/pray.htm

Marcellacml · 11-20-2006, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Try to imagine yourself in this man's shoes, being verbally
assaulted with hatred and venom on a daily basis at his job.
Try to imagine if you did the very best you knew how to do, and
STILL, you were despised and hated without reason. How would
you feel? How would you be able to function on a daily basis
at your job? How would you feel every time you went out in
public, knowing that people despised you and there was nothing
you could do to change their minds?

http://www.udata.com/users/byrd/pray.htm

Well not everyone hates him..or he wouldn't have won the election. Theres always going to be people who disagree with the government.

RLC12345678 · 11-20-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcellacml

Well not everyone hates him..or he wouldn't have won the election. Theres always going to be people who disagree with the government.

This is very true....The grass is always greener................

BubblPopElectrc · 11-20-2006, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Try to imagine yourself in this man's shoes, being verbally
assaulted with hatred and venom on a daily basis at his job.
Try to imagine if you did the very best you knew how to do, and
STILL, you were despised and hated without reason. How would
you feel? How would you be able to function on a daily basis
at your job? How would you feel every time you went out in
public, knowing that people despised you and there was nothing
you could do to change their minds?

http://www.udata.com/users/byrd/pray.htm

Isn't that something you accept when you take the role as president?

People have like and disliked (some more than others) every president.

RLC12345678 · 11-20-2006, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Isn't that something you accept when you take the role as president?

People have like and disliked (some more than others) every president.

Yes. That is true. But that doesn't mean we should support him and/or pray for him.

chachi · 11-20-2006, 09:18 AM

I really doubt they would bring back the draft

11-19-2006, 09:51 PM	#17
cekaai Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 163	Since no else bothered to mention it the reasoning behind the draft is that since most of the people who serve the front lines of the military happen to come from disadvantaged backgrounds, the draft would force all people regardless of background to be subject to service in the armed forces. It's being used as a way to deter further action in Iraq because it would make politicians think harder about what causes to support if most of their constituents have their children or family members in war. __________________ Jessica & Nyx

11-19-2006, 10:20 PM	#19
YORKIEMOM2B2006 Owned by 3 furbabies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Reading, Pennsylvania Posts: 2,546	cekaai, good point. my son is in the military, last year at this time he was in Iraq. he came home with ptss and blood clots in both his legs, had 2 surgeries already and still has blood clots, and still he says he wants to go back...... we are "VERY PROUD" of him and all our military. maybe with a draft our soldiers wouldnt have to stay away from home for so long at a time, if they had alot more to send and share the "time away" ....I dont know...I just know 14 months is a long time for them to be away from family __________________ Elaine, mom to 2 Yorkies Peanut & Dixie

11-19-2006, 10:24 PM	#21
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	My brother wants to join. He's going to be 16 in 2 weeks. Yeah, I'm freaked. If the draft ends up going through, I'll be VERY freaked. I have an incredible amount of respect for the troops in service (and those who have served in the past), but the reason my respect for them is SO high is because I know I could NEVER do what they're doing/did. That's just not something I could do. and if I (or someone I loved) were forced to do that, it would tear me apart. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

11-20-2006, 09:10 AM	#25
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	A Man in Need Try to imagine yourself in this man's shoes, being verbally assaulted with hatred and venom on a daily basis at his job. Try to imagine if you did the very best you knew how to do, and STILL, you were despised and hated without reason. How would you feel? How would you be able to function on a daily basis at your job? How would you feel every time you went out in public, knowing that people despised you and there was nothing you could do to change their minds? http://www.udata.com/users/byrd/pray.htm

11-20-2006, 09:18 AM	#30
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I really doubt they would bring back the draft __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-19-2006, 10:17 PM	#18
Baby Blessing Our Blessings R Many Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the shelter of God's Loving Care. Posts: 3,095 Blog Entries: 1	[QUOTE=cekaai]Since no else bothered to mention it the reasoning behind the draft is that since most of the people who serve the front lines of the military happen to come from disadvantaged backgrounds, the draft would force all people regardless of background to be subject to service in the armed forces. QUOTE] We sadly attended two military funerals this past year of young men killed in Iraq. They both were college grads and left very good paying jobs to go into the service because it was their belief that they were doing something to better help people in another country, knowing that they would be eventually sent to Iraq. They volunteered to join, in my opinion anyplace in Iraq is on the front lines. In my opinion a voluntary military is much much better than the draft, even those that have joined the military from disadvantaged backgrounds is through their own choice, no matter what walk of life a person is they are to be commended for volunteering to join the military. Patti

11-20-2006, 09:07 AM	#23
Marcellacml Cosmo, Minnie, and Lillian Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3,107	If they start drafting i'm leaving the country