Sunday, April 29, 2012
Men and women today may join the military because they feel a sense of patriotism, and feel they should help defend the nation. I believe it was the same reason as those that joined the military back then because they both want to help the nation and protect the citizens in our country. I think military service is not worth the risk because even though it is an honor to die in battle, it is a very sad way to die, and it would leave those that cared for the soldiers very devastated. During the civil war, if I lived in the North, I would have joined the military because I agree with Lincoln that the nation should stick together. If I lived in the South, I would have thought succession was a bit extreme and not have joined the military. If I were to be a soldier, I think I would have the most difficult time because you have to train very hard, and wake up very early. I also wouldn't be able to watch other people get amputations or hear screams of pain from the dying soldiers.
I agree with you, people will join the military because of their loyalty as well as their willingness to protect their country. And yes, under the circumstances that they do die in battle their families will be, as you said, devastated. But I'm sure that that soldier and their families know certain things to expect once joining the military. It would be a tragedy but it wouldn't come as such a big surprise. It is a fact that there is a definite risk of death when going to war. Dying in action is a very honorable way to die.
ReplyDeleteNot many people these days have that sense of patriotism you describe, and the same goes for back then during the Civil War. In my opinion, most join the army for the same reason: adventure.
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