BlackDove Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 So out of fourteen voters I was the only one answering how it's an excellent idea? wow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munik Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 The draft is an outdated idea. So I didn't even vote, as it's sort of irrelevant. Maybe if he asked this question 40 some years ago when it was actually applicable, I'd have an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticSpade Posted February 12, 2003 Author Share Posted February 12, 2003 well i was just posting to hear your opinions on it. cuz basically it is relevant cuz sooner or later some of us will be forced to fight for an unknown cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova_wolf Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Dude - draft sucks. Surely the US have a large enough armed forces as it is youd think. Had this discussion with my g/f. After Sept 11th, the cocky No-one is gonna get us on our turf theory dissolved. This draft is to ensure safety at home. Its like after Vector Prime in the NJO series - after ******************* gets *********, the bubble of invincibility that had always seemed to te there was gone, and harsh reality hit home like a proton torp on Spice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'jais Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Originally posted by MysticSpade some of us will be forced to fight for an unknown cause. Whadya mean unknown? Don't worry man, it's the age old "kill them and take their stuff". It applies to each and every war. Every war has an underlying shady motive of profitting from winning. There are no just wars, however needed they may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munik Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Originally posted by nova_wolf This draft is to ensure safety at home. I'm pretty sure that the 2nd Ammendment is there to ensure safety at home. At the very least it would do the trick much better then instituting a draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova_wolf Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 No idea about the Ammendments (sorry - Im a Brit) Just figure that those drafted will need time to be properly trained before being sent anywhere, so they would be better as a domestic defense team. That, or it is a sign of the losses that your government is expecting. Not a nice theory I know, but it does stand to reason... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munik Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 2nd Ammendment is the one about having a militia and bearing arms and such. We also have a branch of the service called the National Guard, as well as the Coast Guard, so the armed forces already have servicemen in place at home. It also only takes about 3 months to train someone for war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova_wolf Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Then by process of elimination, that leaves the replacing their loses theory... Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBK Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 That, or it is a sign of the losses that your government is expecting. Not a nice theory I know, but it does stand to reason.. The draft theory is actually a ploy by the anti-war movement in the US. They want to put the idea into the heads of the people making the decision to go to war that their children/grandchildren will go fight and possibly die. They are also trying to influence the public to rally against the war. The draft issue right now is a political scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xwing guy Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Yeah, the rumor about the draft being reinstated is just that, a rumor. The draft ain't gonna happen folks, don't worry about it, the war with Iraq will be like the war with Afganistan, it'll be over in a matter of weeks with minimal caustlities. So stop worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET Warrior Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Originally posted by munik YOU make me sick. If you ever needed the protection of the U.S. Military, everyone and his brother knows you would be begging for it. But since you don't need it now, you think you can belittle those who wish to join the service. That is disgusting. Those who fight know they do it even though they know it's for people such as yourself, those who would rather spit on them then look at them. Man, if you aren't gonna serve your time in the military, at least don't give those who go above and beyond your contributions to this country a hard time. I'm not belittling his desire to join the army to protect people, i'm belittling the fact that he seems to be amazingly excited about the prospect of being able to go to war and kill people. If I'm drafted, I'll make the most of it and THAT makes me sad. I dont really care if I make you sick because I hate everything about killing. Nobody is down in a fighting hole in the middle of the night under artillery fire thinking about what a great cause they are fighting for. Nobody is squeezing rounds into frightened young men because they believe it's for a righteous cause. Those who join to fight do it for the fight. that makes ME sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munik Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Fine then. Not everyone wears panties. Accept that some people like to do what comes natural. Nothing wrong with that at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xwing guy Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Yeah, that the way to tell em' munik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XERXES Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 im in college, cant get drafted (as far as i know) and im moving to greece after i graduate with a friend. and ill put it this way...i would NOT go fight voluntarily for this war we have going on, there is no aparent cause for the fighting except to lower oil prices and kill sadam:rolleyes: it would be different if it were a situation like in world war 2 if some big event or invasion happened and it threatened my existance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Marrakesh Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 ET, back the hell off. It's people that act close minded, like you appear to be doing now, that are the cause of more than a few wars or at least tradegdies.*points at the Spanish Inquisition* He has a valid opinion. Life throws you a lemon, make lemonade. Same applies here. Life sends you into the army, you be the best soldier you can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Speaking of wars, don't turn this thread into one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Marrakesh Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Yes. sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET Warrior Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Originally posted by Wes Marrakesh ET, back the hell off. It's people that act close minded, like you appear to be doing now, that are the cause of more than a few wars or at least tradegdies.*points at the Spanish Inquisition* Yes, my complete and total desire to never EVER kill another human being will cause wars.......... ET, back the hell off. In the words of StrongBad..."Holy Crap!" I haven't done ANYTHING besides point out that the fact that people who think killing is exciting or that want to be a part of wars makes me sad. That is all. I was not being close minded, i did not condemn rogue 15 to hell for his thoughts, i simply told him that it made me sad to see people happy about the prospect of war. As I already mentioned, joining the army because you feel that you are serving a grand cause brings me no sadness, I respect that fact that you are willing to kill to protect people. So perhaps you all should just calm down mebbe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Marrakesh Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Oy. I had an argument in my head and it has killed itself in being typed. I withdraw my case. BUT. It would be nice if your comments were a little less pointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue15 Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 by 'making the most of it' i didn't mean i'd want to kill people!!!! If i get drafted i'm not going to be a whiny little bitch, i'm going to accept it, and not let it get me down. War sucks. =/ I voted 'draft sucks' btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 HAHAHAHAHA!!! Draft in 3 weeks...wow...that rumor is sooooooo invalid. My Contemporary History teacher is likea Captain or Lieutenant or some high rank in the Armed Forces and he said the draft ain't comin back anytime in the next...ever. If worse came to worse, and I got drafted, I'd flip a coin Heads - Shoot off a toe Tails - Go to war, learn to aim*better*, and be damned if I come out without a Purple Heart...or if I got worried, I'd shoot off a toe... ah, loop-holes...how do I live without thee... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticSpade Posted February 13, 2003 Author Share Posted February 13, 2003 HAHAHAH LOL that is funny. glad to hear bout no Draft though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET Warrior Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Originally posted by Rogue15 by 'making the most of it' i didn't mean i'd want to kill people!!!! If i get drafted i'm not going to be a whiny little bitch, i'm going to accept it, and not let it get me down. War sucks. =/ I voted 'draft sucks' btw. Well, in THAT case.......Sorry, i merely mis-understood yew. *tries to sneak away before feeling more estupid* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumor Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Originally posted by obi-wan13 Easy fella, I'm republican, and I support Bush, but I ain't goin to fight no stinkin war for anybody. will you fight for you and your family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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