My friend is talking about joing the army and I don't know what to tell him but Hell NO!!! I don't want to see my friend die or even get hurt for that sake. He is totally committed but I think it's just a way for him to get out and do something different. I told him to be a hang glider, snorkler but not to enlist in the army. Im not saying its a bad thing to protect your country, its just all those damn suicide bombings over there. He is 22 and he has the world in his hands, all he has to do is step out and try something. But if he chooses the Army Im behind him 100% just a lil freaked out over the decision.
How would you guys handle this situation? Would you allow your friend to Join the Army?
There is no "allow" about it.
All you can do is voice you opinion, and then support his choice.
I always support people who want to join the military. Coming from a USMC family, one of my greatest regrets to date is not joining. I am now unable to join for various reasons, and I wish I had when I could have.
It is dangerous and there is a chance they may not come back. However, given the death rates, the chances are much higher that they will be fine. Things aren't as bad as the media makes it out to be. We have alot of good friends over there who are helping our military to turn Iraq into a good and free country.
(Which is, of course, why the enemy resorts to bombings and such... they hate freedom and want to assert their way (or death) )
If no one ever volunteered except old folk who are all messed up and want to die anyway, we would have a pretty sad army... =) Either that or the army would be forced to have a perpetual draft in order to maintain a protective force, which would be a very bad thing...
I respect those who protect our country enormously. I could never do it. I see where you are coming from with "all he needs to do is get out and try something" and maybe you're right that he could find skills in safer arenas. Some people like the certainty of the military though. It's easy to stay employed, you gain lots of self discipline and get a good work out...
I agree with engkatiemarie. Feel free to voice your fears, but express that no matter what he choses, you'll support him in. This will make both of you happiest.
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I would support one of my friends' decision to enlist in the army. But if one of my children wanted to, then I would tell them no because what if he comes back from Iraq (for example) without a leg and has to use a prostetic leg instead? Also, what if one of my children comes back from Iraq and has to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair?
I would support them totally. It would be a life-changing experience for them. If only I was an American citizen, I'd join too probably. Being in the Army gives you a lot of benefits too, especially those who do not have the money to pay for college right? So, yeah I'll support my friends all the way through. I just hope they would come back alive.
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