Do you discourage people from joining the military?

Question

There are several reasons why one might tell another why not to join the military or at least post pone entry. There are some people who just hate the military and/or the federal government. Military is just a way of life. All civilizations have had some sort of military to protect interests at and away from home.

Answer 1

No I don't.  As far as people hating the military and federal government it is not unusual for some one to bite the hand that feeds, or in this case protects them, it appears.  I find it unusual that so many people harping about freedom of speech and being free are also those that seem to hate the military that gave them those rights and has protected them.  I also think it unusual that people who believe in people choosing what they want to do and being free to do as they wish are the ones throwing insults about any one who voluntarily joins the military and being stupid, criminal, no better option in life and war lovers; what happened to let the individual deicde and doing what you think is right.

Answer 2

we will see if the republican agenda dies when bush is done. if mccain makes it expect 8 more years of war and the dollar to keep dropping.

if obama makes it, this country may be peaceful and the economy may recover... i don't know if it is too late. i would discourage it at least until we have the right leader. i was in the navy for awhile, and want to go back in as a marine, but under republican rule, thats suicide!

Answer 3

No, I don't discourage anyone from joining. I do tell the truth about my experience though. The good and the bad. I can say that over all I enjoyed my service.

I love to travel and had a great time in the Navy visiting ports and see the parts of the world others only read about...but it wasn't a vacation cruise either. I put in a lot of work to get there.

I was able to get a college education from being in the military. That was good.

I am not a looser. Many of the male members of my family were military. So far I am the first and only woman in my family to join. Someone had to do it first...Glad to be her.

I understand the military is not for everyone. If I seriously thought someone would not do so well in the military I wouldn't necessarily discourage it, but I would give them an honest opinion.

If I saw a friend or neighbor who was in college and doing well, I would encourage them to finish school first. I think education is important no matter what career you do...and it is very hard sometimes to finish a degree in the military.

I hate it that there are people who say "Support the Troops" but then call me a social mis-fit or looser who couldn't hack it in life...I am smart and feel like my service mattered. I could have done other things, but I choose to join the Navy. I am glad for it.

People join the military from all walks of life. Of course the extreemly rich probably won't join...but they hardly ever did. But there are a lot of middle class and educated people in the military. Not everyone is a poor kid from the slums...and even if that was true. Good on them. Isn't it a good thign when a poor person can better his or her self and get training and education as well as a pay check. I'm not a hater.

The same people who complain that only the poor join the military are the same people who don't give a c**p about them when they are trying to get a job or getting welefare checks or what ever.

Answer 4

No need for me to discourage anyone.  Nobody voluntarily joins the military but fools and rejects, for the most part.  It's nearly always that way.  

Especially since the current state of interminable war was declared. That's why the military has had to lower its standards to make its quotas.

Personally I tell people to join, if they don't have any better options.

Aw, you don't like my answer.  Well that's tough.  I spent time in the army, put myself through college too, and I don't consider myself any fool or reject either, and so what.  

I'm telling you what I've found about volunteer troops in general, not what some politician told me, or what I think people ought to believe.

Answer 5

I think that if it is in your person to join up then do it you know if i is right for you . At the end of the day it is no differnt than going fishing or mining,(or problily even turck driving) if you go into it knowing that if you go on duty that you my die.(would always be best to tell/talk to your faimly first so they know it is your decision and its for your reasons)

Answer 6

I never do, because I believe it's ultimately up to the person whether they want to join or not. If they do, then great. If not, then I'm not gonna be mad at them.

What I will tell them is to make sure they explore all of their options, and to make sure they really want to do this, because it can be one of the biggest decisions a person makes in their lives, and you don't want to just jump into the fray like I did lol.

The military can be tough, but it can make a person feel better about themselves, and to instill some discipline in them that they may not of been able or willing to do on their own.

Answer 7

Heck yes, why ? Pentagon is reason enough.

Answer 8

Ha no way infact i do the oppisit of that and i have actually got a couple of my mates to sign up coz i 'v joined the Australian Army :D

Answer 9

Be a man serve your country!

Answer 10

I would never discourage anyone from joining the military. For one, if it weren't for the brave men and women that volunteer to do it, we'd have to start the draft again. Secondly, some men and women love the thought of serving their country. They know the risks involved and still will sacrifice to serve.

Answer 11

I'd never discourage anyone from joining the military however I would tell them that they could get injured or die serving their country.Other than that, there is nothing to tell.Those who choose to join should be celebrated and thanked.People who protest recruiting stations disgust me.If nobody joined then who would protect their freedoms.

Answer 12

SUPPORT the troops!!!!!!!!

HATE the war!!

cant wait for Jan. 20, 2009!!

Answer 13

Like most mothers, I tried to discourage my sons,  but at the same time I was supportive and I'm supportive of all our troops.  If it weren't for men willing to serve in the military, none of us would be here.  

Answer 14

Won't encourage or discourage anyone from joining the military.  Will, if asked, provide sources of information.  Have always believed that people need to make their own decision on whether to join the military or not.  

Answer 15

NO! I love this lifestyle. I am upfront and honest. I tell the good, the bad, and everything in between. Some people can't handel it. It's not for everyone. Oh and one more thing... I am a mother too. My Grandfathers served,  my Father and Uncles, and now my husband. I have two boys and if they were to tell me they joined I would be the PROUDEST mom ever. Of course I would be scared, who isn't when their loved does something dangerous? But I would support their decision. I would be at every graduation, ceremony, awards... you name it, I would stand behind them 110% . And when the time came for deployment, boxes, letters, the works.