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Should we start a program to allow Prisoners to shorten their sentences if they opt to go to Iraq?
- Thread starter dahunan
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cKGunslinger
Lifer
Hmm.. are we talking about forced recruitment of inmates? I don't think thats a good idea. Our military of mostly comprised of trained individuals who VOLUNTEERED to serve their country. Throwing some convicted criminals in the mix, who don't want to be there, and givng everyone guns just doesn't seem like the best idea to me.
yankeesfan
Diamond Member
NO! Our all-volunteer army ensures that one will serve willingly and with a knowledge of the risks involved. If we were to do as you suggested, not only would our military be looked upon as an army of convicts, but they would perform less than stelar, as they have no motivation to do well.
Gen Stonewall
Senior member
If this were implemented, the sense of honor that the current soldiers have would crash through the floor. It would not be pleasant.
I think it is a good idea. Not for violent crimes, but our prisions are overflowing. Those petty criminals could make a worthy contribution to society again.
I know that Japanese shamed samurai's had an option sometimes of instead of committing seppuku, they could be on the front line of battles. They often were the hardest and craziest fighters because they knew they were going to die and it was their last chance to regain honor.
I know that Japanese shamed samurai's had an option sometimes of instead of committing seppuku, they could be on the front line of battles. They often were the hardest and craziest fighters because they knew they were going to die and it was their last chance to regain honor.
cKGunslinger
Lifer
Is this a 'Don't ask, don't tell' thing? 😛
cKGunslinger
Lifer
Hmm. My thought is that someone is in jail for being found guilty of an act of criminal behavoir. Which shows that he/she currently has problems with authority and following the "rules." Which shows that they couldn't be a responsibly citizen. Which implies that they do NOT need to be given a gun and be responsible for the lives of those around him.
Out armed forces don't need cannon fodder - those days are gone. They need willing and able volunteers who can be trained and trusted. Just seems bad for morale, to me.
JustAnAverageGuy
Diamond Member
Depends on what they got locked up for.
murder? rapists? No
Drug possession, etc? Why not?
murder? rapists? No
Drug possession, etc? Why not?
You youngsters remember the movie Dirty Dozen
The only difference is that recruits in the movie were existing military personnel.
The only difference is that recruits in the movie were existing military personnel.
cKGunslinger
Lifer
Hmm.. well I suppose if he had the option of staying in jail or finishing out his sentence as Commander in Chief, you'd have a point. 😉
(Not that he actually served time, did he? I have a DWI on my record from when I was 19. I spent 1 night in jail and was sentenced to 80 hours community service, $1500 fine, and loss of license for 6 months.)