You're clueless. The Revolutionary War was fought by people volunteering, and leaving their families to go fight. Volunteering to fight is what this country was founded on. They aren't going to kiss your cold dead ass if they can't drag you off to fight, but they will throw you in prison, and then someone will be doing a lot more than kissing your ass.
You're clueless. The Revolutionary War was fought by people volunteering, and leaving their families to go fight. Volunteering to fight is what this country was founded on. They aren't going to kiss your cold dead ass if they can't drag you off to fight, but they will throw you in prison, and then someone will be doing a lot more than kissing your ass.
Wait, why are you all attacking me? I never said that I wouldn't fight voluntarily... I certainly would if I believed in the cause.
I was kinda talking about the whole freedom aspect, ya know? I'm not free if they can force me to do their bidding.
Again, I don't understand the flame.
Why is it wrong to defy what you don't believe in?
I am talking about the silly conflict in Iraq. How is it comparable to the Revolutionary War?
Hmm.. I think I understand, but it is difficult for me to rationalize fighting for something when you do not know that it is "right"(assuming here that I'm like the ones that were against the RevolutionaryWar, right?)
I'm still a little confused, though.. what does it have to do with modern day? I have a strong feeling that I would have volunteered in a heartbeat if we were dealing with the same type of situation now...
Actually I doubt you would (volunteer). Most people are happy with the status quo. It is the few who take initiative (for right or wrong) that make a difference.
Also the draft must be reinstated by congress and the President. That means that the people of the country by their representitives have chosen to do so. Ultimately it is not up to your beliefs unless you choose to do something about the current laws. I would hope that you aren't saying that people should disobey the law based on their personal beliefs.
Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
well your forgetting the civil war, where some rich families could pay a fee and save their sons from fighting. kinda like bush eh? some things just don't change
Actually if you bothered to research a little a lot of things have changed. Also why didn't you say it is "kind of like Clinton eh?"
Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
well your forgetting the civil war, where some rich families could pay a fee and save their sons from fighting. kinda like bush eh? some things just don't change
You are exactly right. The civil war was not fought according to this countries beliefs. Spare me the "all men were created equal" crap unless you know how many of the FF owned slave or were advocates of slavery.
Hmm, no... certainly not.
I understand.. that is just difficult for me to wrap my head around. It is very interesting, though.
How are you supposed to know what is right or wrong, though? Wouldn't you sort-of feel like sheep if you were just doing it because they told you that is what needs to be done(assuming you don't really believe in it in the first place)?
I dunno, I guess I'm just too peaceful at heart or something.. I'll defend, but it's hard for me to get up in arms about something and "go out and get 'em", at least with my life experiences so far.
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