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View Poll Results: Should the United States require a mandatory term of military service for all?
I say that because, I am not a fan of war nor do I reallly believe in war. I don't know if I could really live with myself after kiling others and seeing people I care about being killed next to me.
I've never been one to back down from a fist fight, but killing people is not my forte.
For example, I ran over a squirrel last year and I felt really, reallly, bad for a few days.
I understand to a point. But when you know there is a real threat to your nation and that your country had just been punched in the mouth by Japan. I dont see hwo anyone wouldnt be willing to volunteer in some capcity. Just me I guess.
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“They said the road comes through Seattle. We came through here and took care of business.” Anquan Boldin
I understand to a point. But when you know there is a real threat to your nation and that your country had just been punched in the mouth by Japan. I dont see hwo anyone wouldnt be willing to volunteer in some capcity. Just me I guess.
LIAC is a buddist!!
I don't fit that mold. I am sure it would haunt me if I had to kill someone but it is the price you pay. I agree with you about most of the wars/conflicts. The problem is with most of the wars now they are not wars. They a battles fought hard by men and women then polititians come in and screw everything up.
Screw this pulling punching BS!!!
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An unarmed person is a subject. An armed person is a citizen.
Heck - I really AM a Buddhist, and I'm still for compulsory military service - if you're going to have any military at all. Compulsory national service, otherwise.
Let's keep in mind, warrior Monks were not unusual in Buddhist cultures, and the entire Samurai Bushido code is derived from Zen practice. You want to talk about fierce hyper-macho self-discipline, try a Soto Zen Ango Sesshin.
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oderint dum metuant (Latin for 'let them hate, so long as they fear').
Well, in truth I'm actually not a total hawk, but I'm not a dove either -- I'm more like an angry pigeon flying over the political arena after a really big meal. -Abba Gav
Heck - I really AM a Buddhist, and I'm still for compulsory military service - if you're going to have any military at all. Compulsory national service, otherwise.
Let's keep in mind, warrior Monks were not unusual in Buddhist cultures, and the entire Samurai Bushido code is derived from Zen practice. You want to talk about fierce hyper-macho self-discipline, try a Soto Zen Ango Sesshin.
Heck - I really AM a Buddhist, and I'm still for compulsory military service - if you're going to have any military at all. Compulsory national service, otherwise.
Let's keep in mind, warrior Monks were not unusual in Buddhist cultures, and the entire Samurai Bushido code is derived from Zen practice. You want to talk about fierce hyper-macho self-discipline, try a Soto Zen Ango Sesshin.
Can I get that to go??
You have the shaolin/xaolin as well.
'Master of the 36th Chamber' awesome movie (aka Master Killer)
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An unarmed person is a subject. An armed person is a citizen.
I think we just saw another example of why there should be no mandatory service. When some crazy ass mother****ers are shooting at ya, do you really want someone like a poster who would have considered fighting in 2nd world war ONLY, or do you you want a hero like Shane, Harley, 40, SWD, etc?
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I think we just saw another example of why there should be no mandatory service. When some crazy ass mother****ers are shooting at ya, do you really want someone like a poster who would have considered fighting in 2nd world war ONLY, or do you you want a hero like Shane, Harley, 40, SWD, etc?
I understand your frustration with LIAC but there are many posters I would go into battle with without concern for my back. I'll see most of them on Sunday.
I understand your frustration with LIAC but there are many posters I would go into battle with without concern for my back. I'll see most of them on Sunday.
You'll see me and my boss on Sunday.
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“They said the road comes through Seattle. We came through here and took care of business.” Anquan Boldin
Heck, I bet most people think of "Grasshoppahh." Which is preferable, I guess.
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oderint dum metuant (Latin for 'let them hate, so long as they fear').
Well, in truth I'm actually not a total hawk, but I'm not a dove either -- I'm more like an angry pigeon flying over the political arena after a really big meal. -Abba Gav
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