...I don’t like that rule because the government is not giving young people a choice. What if the young people don’t want to be associated with the military? If young people want to do something else with their life then they should do it out of choice. You can’t force someone to do something if they don’t want to do it. Some of the main points of why I don’t particularly like this rule are: what about the young person’s family and friends, what if they want to do something else, and what if we don’t want to join the military. When someone says that you had to fight in war you would be pretty worried and scared. Also when they force you to join you also get mad. You especially get mad when you have to fight in a war that your country...
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...their families. A decision that I have made which took awhile to decide would be enlisting in the military. I had this idea rolling around in the back of my head, and I knew my family didn’t have money for college. I had no job experience and since the rest of my family had been or was already in the military that was the path I wanted to take. This decision was a hard one to make, since I knew I would be away from my family for long periods of time. I knew I would join the military a couple of months before my graduation. I had not told my parents my decision, because I wanted to be sure that was what I wanted to really do. Not only was it a tough decision deciding to join the military, but it was even more tough picking what branch I wanted to enlist in. My older brother and sister were in the Army and my dad was in the Navy. The Airforce was not challenging enough, so that’s why I chose to go into the Marine Corps. About three months before my graduation I ran into a recruiter for the Marine Corps at my school. I told him I wanted a challenge and I wanted to discipline myself, the recruiter told me the Marine Corps was perfect for me. So that’s when I made up my mind, that this was what I was going to do for sure. I signed the papers to enlist and swore into the military about a month after I graduated. Not only was this decision tough on me, but it was tough on my mother as well. She was not ready to let me go into a world that was new to me. It was hard seeing my mother...
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...think we should reinstate the draft. It has been years since we have wanted or needed a draft, but in view of the United States being attacked on September 11, 2001, I feel our country must be ready and prepared to defend itself. If being prepared means reinstating the draft, a mandatory summons for military service, then I think we should consider this a reasonable proposal. I think the tragic events of September 11 will evoke most people to agree with me. Since September 11 we have seen a surge of patriotism in this country that seemed hidden for many years. I am so glad patriotism was not lost, and I think most Americans would be willing to defend their country in light of this attack. We are a nation and a people who believe in freedom and democracy. It tells other nations who we are and what we stand for. It is these beliefs that lead me to believe that the people of the United States will do anything to preserve our freedom and democracy even if it means reinstating the draft. I want to prove this notion, but am unsure how to accomplish this. I have not read any recent articles in newspapers or magazines that have dealt with this issue. My textbook was not a source either. So I decided to do two things. First, I went to the Internet for any information, articles, discussions, or statements relating to this issue. Second, I decided to conduct an informal poll. This informal poll consisted of male and female respondents with an age span of eighteen to sixty two. My poll started...
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...of Damien, one my co-workers, when I asked for his opinion on gays in the military. According to the latest polls from the National Post, 50% of military households feel the same way as him (Man para 7). Even with the majority of America in favor for letting gays serve openly in the military, this controversial topic is getting many Americans riled up. I stand on the side of the fence that supports the repeal on the ban that’s prohibiting homosexuals from joining the armed forces. There can be many benefits if we let gays in our ranks. It was Damien’s response that reminded me how ignorant people can be. I immediately insisted for a good explanation for his remark, but he wasn’t able to produce one. “If I’m in a war zone, I want somebody watching my back for my protection. I don’t want them watching me out of sheer bliss.” That was the explanation he gave me as he walked away with the look of annoyance on his face. I wondered, was he annoyed because he realized he sounded like a buffoon, or maybe my facial expressions revealed my disgust towards him. Homosexuals are human beings, and I am a strong believer that they should have the right to defend our country as long as they meet physical and ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) requirements. There aren’t many people who are willing to put on our nation’s uniform especially when America is at war; it takes a special person to accept that responsibility. One of the biggest problems the military face is getting...
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...endeavor, the choice should be driven by one's own conscience. To think globally, or for the good of the nation and even for the future - cannot be forced! It has to be a part of who you are, what you stand for and your ability to see beyond your own need. Compelling someone to serve, as in the military draft(conscription), is a non effective notion that will not guarantee the strength and quality of its military and further divides us, as a nation. There exists examples of what conscription can do to a nation from the Vietnam War/Conflict. People chose to leave their country, casting off all that they knew and loved instead of serving in the military. Anti Draft and Anti War demonstrations were everywhere, chaos. Citizens faced prison time and were ostracized because of their refusal to serve and their views against the draft and war. A matter of Patriotism can not be governed by politicians and gauged by others who have different views from yours – it should be left up to the individual. There is no evidence to prove that because of the draft, we were a fighting force to be reckoned with or we had the most proficient fighting Soldiers in history, or that the cost of the war was less expensive. There is, however, more evidence to prove the contrary. If someone wishes to serve their country, there have been various programs to do this in lieu of joining the military. Yet, these programs are underfunded and less advertised than service to the military. It seemingly forces...
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...interviewee (paragraph) Juan Ramos was born in Medellin, Colombia in March 26 1998. He lives in Miami Florida with his dad and his brother and has been here for the last 14 years of his life. He currently works at Publix, but his aspiration is to join the United States Marine Corps. Gallego has always loved America and will always continue to love America. Interview What inspired you to become a U.S. citizen? • Interviewee: Juan Ramos was inspired to become an US citizen so that he could join The Military What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process? • Interviewee: My dad applied for citizenship and since I’m a minor I was also granted citizenship. How would you describe how you felt about the process? • Interviewee: The process was extremely long it took me and my family almost 13 years to finally get citizenship How has gaining citizenship changed your life? Is your daily life different because of gaining citizenship? • Interviewee: My life hasn’t really changed much ever since I got citizenship because I’ve always loved this country. Do you feel the process was worthwhile? • Interviewee: Yes I do believe that this process was worthwhile because now I can move on forward with my dream of joining the military If you had to, would you do it again? Please explain. • Interviewee: Absolutely I love this country and I am glad that I am a citizen of the United States of America. Do you remember anything about your first few years at Colombia? ...
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...assassinated by the conspirators. In my opinion, it was the right thing to do because there were many reasons behind it. One of them was that he is power hungry, another is that he will turn on his friends to gain power and his ancestors also brought down the tyrants that once ruled Rome. Brutus knew that if Caesar gained power that he would abuse it. In a soliloquy Brutus said that Caesar is like a serpent's egg that when it hatches it will turn evil (Anderson 799). When Caesar gains power he will turn evil...
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...Final Paper 8/31/15 GS2745: Advance Strategies for the Technical Professional What do I plan on doing with my degree? Well, this first degree is an Associate’s in NSA which is Networking System Administrator. I would like to find a job in this field as an entry-level. The reason behind that decision is because; I really do not have the hands on experience as most of my classmates. I have always believed in the start of a good foundation, and I think I should start from the bottom and build myself up. An associate degree is just the start to my path in this future of technologies. I have struggled most of my life, and then I join the service after high school. Why did I do that? I really didn’t have any direction in my life. I was clueless when it came down to what career I really wanted to see myself doing and truly enjoying it. The hardest part was admitting that I had no interest in anything. So that’s when I decided to join the military thinking that with time I could figure out what is my passion and I truly enjoy doing. After completing four and a half years of active duty, being deployed to Iraq and going overseas to Honduras it opened my eyes. That’s when I noticed I love all about the computer Intel and secret missions. What is military intelligence? It’s the primary mission of military intelligence in the United States Army is to provide timely, relevant, accurate, and synchronized intelligence and electronic warfare support to tactical, operational and strategic-level...
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...Reinstating the Military Draft The military draft has been used several times throughout the United States history. It has been used for different conflicts such as the World Wars, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. By 1973, the country switched to an all-volunteer military service, abandoning the concept of the military draft (Brisbane, par. 1). Congressman Charles Rangel planned to introduce a legislation calling for the draft reinstatement. If a military draft is reinstated, everyone, no matter what social class the person is, will have to do his or her part in the defense of our country. Of course there are people who oppose the military draft by saying that it is not very democratic and that it violates the freedom this country is know for fighting for. Congressman Rangel said, “There's no question in my mind that this president and this administration would never have invaded Iraq, especially on the flimsy evidence that was presented to the Congress, if indeed we had a draft and members of Congress and the administration thought that their kids from their communities would be placed in harm's way” (Williams, par. 1). Whether the military draft should or should not be reinstated is an ongoing debate that will never end. Many people believe that a compulsory draft violates one's personal freedom. Although some proponents of the military draft claim that anyone living in a society owes the society his liberty, and he should therefore be obligated to fight to preserve...
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...INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT Q: Why did you choose to become a pilot, or did you originally dream to become a pilot? A: Well, when I was your age, yeah, probably even younger, whenever I see airplanes, you know, because my mom used to go abroad when I was small and then, so, when she's away and whenever I see airplanes in the sky, people say I usually point to that plane and then I guess, probably that's why I wanted to become a pilot, to go to places because I can see pictures of her in other countries, nice places, probably that's why I wanted to become one. Q: What are the requirements to pilot school? A: Requirements. In the first place, I got mine when I joined the Air Force, so in my experience, I can say that in the Air Force, at first, you must be commissioned officer—that is a lieutenant—then you must be able to pass a competitive examination, then you must also pass a rigid medical exam, and after that you must finish the two-year flying training in the Airforce. In the civilian world, I think, the requirement in the cilivian world, you must have a four-year college degree, preferably something that is technical but...
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...Why am I Here? The decision to further my education was made long before I completed high school; however, at the time I did not have the resources at my disposal to achieve my life goals. In conversations I had with individuals that I surrounded myself with I realized that furthering my education should be a top priority. The decision was made to join the armed services which had a huge impact on my life. Not only did the rigors of military life provide me with the discipline that I would need to succeed, but it would eventually avail a litany of resources thereby enabling me to pursue select long and short-term goals such as purchasing property and building a home. Over the years I’ve been motivated by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and by living vicariously through family, friends, and their college experience(s). Along comes the Great Recession; a period in our history that continues to impact every hard working American and the global society. The unfortunate events leading up to the recession and the subsequent implosion of the economy, if you will, forced me to seriously ponder my future. Why now? “Why not?” would be the easiest way to answer that question, but the more obvious answer is the fulfillment of my goals. You see I never gave up on them I just chose another route. I envision a better quality of life following successful completion of my degree program that will not only affect me but family and friends. I presume that more opportunities will present themselves...
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...Turning 18 we receive the rights and responsibilities of adulthood to vote, smoke cigarettes, serve on juries, get married, sign contracts, be prosecuted as adults in court, and join the military (Markoff, 2012). Being considered as adults at this age and mature enough to make decisions like jury duty, we still aren’t considered old enough to consume alcohol. We get the right to drive a car at the age of 15 with someone 21 years of age. While at 16 we can get a driver’s license legally, and drive without supervision of an adult. The law of the legal drinking age was changed on Dec. 22, 1978 (Markoff, 2012). People believed that changing the law would stop 18- 20 year old from drinking, and reduce highway crashes. In my opinion the law don’t stop the 18 year olds from drinking, and the highway crashes haven’t stopped. The drinking has went underground, or behind closed doors. This makes it more dangerous for college students because they can’t have any drinks out in the open at a bar, or at family event like New Year ’s Eve. Also, the age of 21 don’t stop the DUI’s or the problem of too much drinking. Some may belive that the legal drinking age should not be changed, and other belive that it should be changed back. Becoming adults at the age of eighteen comes with rights, as well as grate responsibilities...
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...summer of 2009 alongside my flight. First week of hell, basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, rethinking what I got myself into. Should I have just gone to college instead of volunteering for the service or should I be here serving the country? Week one seemed like the longest week I’ve ever experienced. Here we are in the second week of this prison like training. Staff sergeant (SSgt) Feete shouts “Wake up, you nasties,” it was finally time to get our uniforms issued from supply. Standing in an enormous room along the wall where they threw different parts of our uniforms at us. Last we receive our blouse with nothing on it besides the boring ABU pattern. They told us that we weren’t good enough and hadn’t earned the right to wear our name and Air Force patch on the uniforms. Feeling like I have been living in the barracks for eternity, even though it was only week three. Finally getting into the routine and starting to understand the military lifestyle. Day after day we are learning new tools we will be able to use in this career. Week three was all about self-aid buddy care, where we learn to treat our own wounds and provide first response to combat related wounds to other airmen. SSgt Feete comes in the class room: “Hope y’all aren’t as stupid as you all look, test time ladies.” We had to take a written, verbal and practical exam to pass the week or we would have to repeat third week. Now the thoughts really are racing through my mind. Why am I here when I could...
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...Do Inmates Really Have a Choice when it comes to Joining Prison Gangs? Are prison gangs forced upon inmates? Do they really have a choice whether or not they join one while incarcerated? This topic was brought to my attention in my criminal justice (Corrections) class last semester. The question was brought up in a group discussion and was never really discussed after that day. However, these questions stayed with me and left me wondering why an inmate would join a prison gang. While some people would say “So what, it’s their choice whether they want to join a gang. Why should I care?” Well I believe & my research shows that it’s not always that simple. Life is already difficult when you’re sent to prison, adapting to a new way of living in the prison culture. Prison gangs are a major part of prison culture. These gangs have many secret and intellectual ways in which they go about operating, communicating, and recruiting. Also I wanted to find out who the main inmates targeted were and why. Why are these topics important to me? Because I feel that people may look over these problems, maybe because there are many harsh answers that people may not care enough about to do something about it. People may think everyone in prison is a gang member, but I want to show them that there are many reasons why they joined a prison gang and if you were put in the same situation, maybe you would too. Prison gangs are criminal organizations that originated within the...
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...A fifteen year old boy was on trial at Guantanamo, a cruel military prison where its prisoners are treated harshly. The boy had been abused and brainwashed in the Middle East, as his home was on a battlefield. After experiencing a heated discussion, he illegally threw a grenade, killing few participating in the argument. His name was Omar Khadr, a child soldier. In some parts of the world, such as the Middle East, there is tremendous dispute over child soldiers. Child soldiers join the military and are valuable assets, as their minds can be easily intimidated. Child soldiers can be as young as eight, and they serve in government forces. They fight in the front lines, participate in suicide missions, and can act as spies, messengers, or lookouts....
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