A Little History Can Be a Dangerous Thing

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Originally posted by richlevy
and have to anticipate contingencies and multiple-front wars, you might just run out of manpower. No matter how many high-tech specialties exist, there will always be 'combat arms'.

I'm 35 years old and have never served in the military. The recruiter told me I was too old for any type of military service which pissed me off more than anything else. I am in good health, reasonably fit, have years of shooting experience, and would love to euthanise any group or individual responsible for terror attacks seen here in the US. Yes, that includes the Hussein Iraqis.

If things get *that* bad, I would hope that the gov't is smart enough to allow us perpetually single, older, angry mother fuckers to participate in this conflict. I honestly believe that I could contribute as much if not more than an 18 or 20 year old. Add to that the fact that I have benefitted from being a US citizen enough that I would willingly fight for it, even at 35! Probably more so than when I was 20.

It's true there would be an enormous sacrafice by me joining the miltary. I'd have to quit the shit job that has replaced the extremely well paid and comfortable job I had before 911. I't be well worth it to me though, to kick the asses that need it so we can get back to the thriving US economy we had.

I understand your concern for your son (as much as a single guy without kids can) but I really dont think he will be drafted. I don't think anyone will be, or need to be. There are millions of angry mother fuckers that have been kept out of service.