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Originally posted by bg_socalif
Originally posted by Jepic
Originally posted by watchitburn
reply to post by Jepic
I never thought about it that way before, it is interesting.
And you're right, if I get smoked, that's it for my family. The buck stops here.
But then what would people like me do outside of the military?
I would most likely be dead or in prison by now, or dead in prison.
I think it should stay as it is. It's an understood voluntary risk, and shouldn't be arbitrarily taken away from us. Whatever will be, will be.
Glad to see that you agree with me if even somewhat.
For stuff that you could do prior to entering the force on your 27th birthday is basically what I said to a previous poster, make a family. Unless you have a type of reproductive impairment then you should be allowed to enter the military as soon as you wish.
Star for you btw. Sometimes I forget...edit on 7/5/13 by Jepic because: (no reason given)
Make a family while in the military, it's a lot cheaper that's for sure. My three kids cost me a total of $70 and change and that was to pay for the hospital "food". One was a breech/C section so mom had to stay a couple extra days.
Originally posted by macman
reply to post by Jepic
It is ridiculous to exclude someone based on their family status.
Some military members rely heavily on having a family with children as a way to get through what they do.
Originally posted by Jepic
Also in my homeland during the times of ancient greece it was seen as the duty of every person to marry have children and raise a family. The importance of that seems to be lost in modern times. It's a pity. Maybe if things in that aspect returned to the way it was in the past there wouldn't be so many people that feel depressed, lonely and lost nowadays.
Originally posted by Jepic
I've always wondered why the military lets people with no children in. It's a terrible thing because apart from risking his bloodline it is also a loss to the genetic diversity of the country.
You are basically losing population for good. Basically you are losing a bloodline that has existed since milennia and milennia ago. In a single moment. That in my eyes is an outrage.
But what do you think? Is my proposal a good idea?edit on 7/5/13 by Jepic because: grammar
It's true. But what do you think about my proposal?
Originally posted by mythots
Originally posted by Jepic
I've always wondered why the military lets people with no children in. It's a terrible thing because apart from risking his bloodline it is also a loss to the genetic diversity of the country.
You are basically losing population for good. Basically you are losing a bloodline that has existed since milennia and milennia ago. In a single moment. That in my eyes is an outrage.
But what do you think? Is my proposal a good idea?edit on 7/5/13 by Jepic because: grammar
That is about as well thot out as scented toilet paper. You lose nothing. Bloodline are spread out . No one person is the whole of there blood line. They simple do not know the other peole that carry it. 6 billion on the planet we all came from a few. Beside Americans don't really think like that.
Originally posted by mblahnikluver
I think it's a ridiculous idea!
I don't think people care about bloodlines like they use to!!
If someone wants to join the military let them! It shouldn't matter if they have kids or not. I'd rather see a man join who doesn't have kids than one who does and then dies making the children fatherless. Of course I don't care if either were to join but your idea is just silly.
Originally posted by DeReK DaRkLy
reply to post by Jepic
It's true. But what do you think about my proposal?
I think your heart is in the right place, but remember, we're dealing with a government that barely cares for its own war-torn troops after they return home with missing limbs, PTSD, brain injuries, etc.
Government sees only statistics. This is because most of the people who want to be "leaders" do it for the power and money, not to serve humanity.
Originally posted by EllaMarina
Do I sense a "we must preserve white racial purity and prevent complete global ethnic mixing" undercurrent?
No way would I condone the requirement for people to reproduce before joining the military. Besides, the concept of bloodlines is a social construct. People might as well practice inbreeding if they care about sleek, pure family trees that much.
edit on 7-5-2013 by EllaMarina because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Jepic
Originally posted by bg_socalif
Originally posted by Jepic
Originally posted by watchitburn
reply to post by Jepic
I never thought about it that way before, it is interesting.
And you're right, if I get smoked, that's it for my family. The buck stops here.
But then what would people like me do outside of the military?
I would most likely be dead or in prison by now, or dead in prison.
I think it should stay as it is. It's an understood voluntary risk, and shouldn't be arbitrarily taken away from us. Whatever will be, will be.
Glad to see that you agree with me if even somewhat.
For stuff that you could do prior to entering the force on your 27th birthday is basically what I said to a previous poster, make a family. Unless you have a type of reproductive impairment then you should be allowed to enter the military as soon as you wish.
Star for you btw. Sometimes I forget...edit on 7/5/13 by Jepic because: (no reason given)
Make a family while in the military, it's a lot cheaper that's for sure. My three kids cost me a total of $70 and change and that was to pay for the hospital "food". One was a breech/C section so mom had to stay a couple extra days.
It is true. But it's not a healthy reason to join the military. The healthiest reason for joining the military is a genuine interest to assist and protect your nation and people. Not to make life easier through a paycheck.