The men and women join the military to fight for their pride in our country. They want to serve because they feel a strong sense of patriotism and love our country, respect our country, want to defend our country, like they mean it. Some reasons are same like patriotism, defending our country, etc. However, I think that instead of fighting for freedom, we are fighting for defence/countering. Instead of fighting so we can gain freedom, we fight for response to 9/11, response to pearl harbor, even like maybe in the future the issue with nuclear bombs and nuclear weapons. I think that the risk is a little too great just to fight for our country. Even though I would never do it, I greatly respect the soldiers that do fight for our country. I don't wanna die. I may sound cowardly, but that's the truth! I don't wanna die. I would never have joined because I don't wanna die! I don't feel a lot of homesickness, but I do miss my family when I am on a trip or something like that. I like physical training because it makes me fit! And also, physical training develops what people today call "guns." And "I work out!" Phrases like these come out. Anyways, back to the point, soldier's life isn't easy and fun, but I think people greatly respect you and soldier's are welcomed by the society and receive many benefits because they do protect us.
i disagree with you because dying is an honor bestowed upon you as an act of your brave acts. death should not be something you are afraid of.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you because even though it is a great honor to fight in a war and join the military, it is still very scary to think of the possibility that you might die. I also think that people back then and now join the military because of a sense of nationalism and patriotism.
ReplyDeletehehe yeah, I like your reasoning. dying, in any case, is a pretty scary thing. whether it be not knowing what is going to happen afterwards.. or just the pain of it (like getting shot, suffocating, blown up by a cannon lol). Patriotism, to me, wouldn't really make me want to go join the army by itself. i would need a lot more provoking for me to go. @mathwiz234 I guess honor is a thing, but we right now are thinking death in general. why should someone "not" be afraid of death? you are implying that because it is honorable to die for a good cause... you should not be afraid of it. :P if my any of my brothers were to be in the army (or in any case your dad) i would be scared for them.. i would be afraid if they died. hahaha yeah that's just my long two bits but w/e.
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