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In the event of a military draft, what would you do?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by countingcrow, May 25, 2009.

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  1. countingcrow

    countingcrow Member

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    Would you serve proudly?

    Would you move to Canada? Mexico?

    Pretend you are gay?

    Chop off fingers or toes in an effort to be disqualified?
     
  2. ItsMyFault

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    I would serve proudly.
     
  3. fadeaway

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    If drafted, I would go and serve to the best of my ability.
     
  4. Red Chocolate

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    run far far away as fast as possible. wars are primarily designed to bankrupt nations, make $ for defense contractors, and to kill 'undesirables' (not necessarily in that order). I'll gladly give up a false sense of patriotism to not die. America has only been attacked what, <5 times in the past 60 years? Every single time, the government did zero to preempt the attacks, even with declassified advance knowledge. Yet people are still willing to die to protect these scumbags? LOLOLOL
     
  5. mtbrays

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    Seek refuge in the D&D.
     
  6. Mr. Brightside

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    I would claim I am an Internet Warrior, battling n00bs, and proudly report that I have been in service for the past 12 years.
     
  7. Mr. Brightside

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    I don't think you can serve if you are gay. I would have to double check though.
     
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    As long as I wouldn't be assigned as a marine to go into some urban or jungle place in a head-on attack, I would do it.
     
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    It is kind of a yes/no question.

    I almost went into the Navy. You're sworn in twice, and when you are sworn the main things they tell you is not to serve the country to the best of your ability, not commit treason, bad behavior, and not engage in homosexual activity. So yes, if you are caught in the act (high superior or reported) or make advances on someone with same sex, there's a chance you might see court-martial trial. I think if you are openly gay, recruiters might coach you into keeping it silent and working around it. Again, it depends. Everyone situation is not really the same. Remember, the military wants able bodies (all branches) and will take someone who shows alot of skill, high aptitude, and physical prowess.
     
  10. CountyClerk

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    me no englesh...
     
  11. Ubiquitin

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    Join the NBA to play for the Houston Rockets!
     
  12. Behad

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    I'm nearly 46 years old. If the country drafts me, then we are in deep do-do.
     
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    I would hope that my family connections could redirect me to the national guard. In the process, I would learn how to fly a jet and do fly overs across the country. :)
     
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    I'm too old and I don't approve of elective wars. However, if drafted I would serve.
     
  15. arno_ed

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    I'm to tall for military service, And if I wasn't I would have to desert. I will never kill a human unless he had first killed somebody of my family.
     
  16. Angkor Wat

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    Decline to go like international players and move to Amsterdam. :D
     
  17. VooDooPope

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    kill them all and let god sort them out.
     
  18. Hicklander

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    Im a full time firefighter I think that exempts me?
     
  19. VanityHalfBlack

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    Draft me? who is going to sleep with all the middle aged women out there?
     
  20. lpbman

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    Get angry and push someone off a bridge.
     

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