http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsapeducation/2009/11/04/are-too-few-young-people-fit-for-military-service/ A forum where you can discuss all those questions that get asked in teachers’ lounges, around dining room tables and before school boards across Kitsap County. With Marietta Nelson. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:36:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsapeducation/2009/11/04/are-too-few-young-people-fit-for-military-service/comment-page-1/#comment-3934 Bryan Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:15:36 +0000 http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsapeducation/?p=938#comment-3934 I feel this is old news that is just now surfacing. I believe that given a choice to President Bush for establishing a draft, or sending reservist and multiple deployments of the enlisted men, his choice was clear that we couldn't clean up enough young men and women to serve as in our past history. And further, our pentagon was actively pursuing some fine soldiers that chose to serve with distinction for being gay. All that said the sooner we end discrimination against gays in the military the better. At least they want to serve their country while trying to hide their sexuality. I feel this is old news that is just now surfacing. I believe that given a choice to President Bush for establishing a draft, or sending reservist and multiple deployments of the enlisted men, his choice was clear that we couldn’t clean up enough young men and women to serve as in our past history. And further, our pentagon was actively pursuing some fine soldiers that chose to serve with distinction for being gay.
All that said the sooner we end discrimination against gays in the military the better. At least they want to serve their country while trying to hide their sexuality.

]]> http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsapeducation/2009/11/04/are-too-few-young-people-fit-for-military-service/comment-page-1/#comment-3932 Dirk Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:29:45 +0000 http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsapeducation/?p=938#comment-3932 Good. Less cannon fodder to fight wars for rich old white bastards. Good. Less cannon fodder to fight wars for rich old white bastards.

]]> http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsapeducation/2009/11/04/are-too-few-young-people-fit-for-military-service/comment-page-1/#comment-3926 Lamb Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:43:13 +0000 http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsapeducation/?p=938#comment-3926 I agree, Jason. This hits home in our family. Sadly, my son made some very poor choices. He dropped out of school and served time in jail. He cannot get a job or even a place to live. I had an older cousin who was told by a judge to join the military or go to jail. He joined the Navy and turned his life around. Having served for 22 years in the Navy myself, it's tough helping young sailors turn their lives around, but it's rewarding when you know you've helped them succeed. I guess with the war and all, there's no room for that today. Also, the military is very technical now, so an education is important for success. It's important for people to know that inside of that 75% percent who do enlist, there are many who have issues (they just didn't get caught!). I agree, Jason. This hits home in our family. Sadly, my son made some very poor choices. He dropped out of school and served time in jail. He cannot get a job or even a place to live. I had an older cousin who was told by a judge to join the military or go to jail. He joined the Navy and turned his life around. Having served for 22 years in the Navy myself, it’s tough helping young sailors turn their lives around, but it’s rewarding when you know you’ve helped them succeed. I guess with the war and all, there’s no room for that today. Also, the military is very technical now, so an education is important for success. It’s important for people to know that inside of that 75% percent who do enlist, there are many who have issues (they just didn’t get caught!).

]]> http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsapeducation/2009/11/04/are-too-few-young-people-fit-for-military-service/comment-page-1/#comment-3924 Jason Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:58:26 +0000 http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsapeducation/?p=938#comment-3924 One thing to put this into perspective is that it says 75% of young people meet those conditions. What does that say about the workforce of the future? Only 25 out of 100 kids will be able to be employed? This is being pointed at the military but it really has a much larger effect. One thing to put this into perspective is that it says 75% of young people meet those conditions. What does that say about the workforce of the future? Only 25 out of 100 kids will be able to be employed? This is being pointed at the military but it really has a much larger effect.

]]> http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsapeducation/2009/11/04/are-too-few-young-people-fit-for-military-service/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Dave Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:43:18 +0000 http://pugetsoundblogs.com/kitsapeducation/?p=938#comment-3923 Just another sign of an empire in decline. Just another sign of an empire in decline.

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