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To: epicure who wrote (52768)8/22/1999 8:24:00 PM
From: Michael M  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 108807
 
X -- not suggesting experiences of military men in your family any different from any military men. I was speculating that you had no personal experience as a front line soldier. There's war stories and there's war. There are crime items on the 11 o'clock news that you see every night -- NOT the same as three of four young brutes in the living room breaking everything, kicking you mom and looking over your little sister.

Meaning no disrespect, I don't think you are in a position to say what's apt in this circumstance. I do not want to fight :-) :-) :-) I am simply stating a strong personal opinion.

As for the ocean line, one of my favorites from an old Buffett tune -- next line is "you just might end up being wrong." Seemed to fit for me -- maybe I ended up being wrong.

By the way, many who wear the uniform did not choose to do so until recently. Many conscripts no more eager than the reluctant bride or groom in our tale.



To: epicure who wrote (52768)8/23/1999 9:34:00 AM
From: nihil  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 108807
 
I would guess that nine-tenths of the soldiers who have died in war were coerced by draft, threats, or force. There is no rational reason for a soldier to engage in risky actions except fear of a worse alternative. Consider how Clinton and G W Bush were willing to risk their political futures to avoid combat service. Did ambition or patriotism send Al Gore to Viet Nam? Veterans tend to glorify or exaggerate their reasons for joining up. I was drafted.