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Re: O/T - For the Veterans out there
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Posted by Bill46 on October 27, 2005 at 13:12:46 from (63.65.68.246):
In Reply to: O/T - For the Veterans out there posted by Case Lady on October 27, 2005 at 08:16:48:
As a 23 year vet, I feel I can say a few words here.
I will not knock anyone, nor do I want to.
The words are nice, and I like them.
Having said that, I have always felt one of the worst things this nation did was stop the draft. That was one of the best learning and teaching tools this nation ever had for installing self respect, respect to others, team work into some of the people who grew up in a less than perfect enviorenemt.
They learned if you mess up...you go to jail. They learned there are rules and ya gotta follow them. They learned to watch out for their fellow man and help where you can.
I feel if many of the inner city kids today were to go into the military, they just might learn there are other things in life than what they see.
I went in at 18...drafted. I stayed in. Many did not, but they learned the rules just the same. Every person took away a little more than he came with.
I served most of my time overseas. A generator mechanic does that. I spent 3 tours in RVN and never ask for one. I am not bitter, I figured it was part of the job.
I was also in some great places. Germany, Spain, France (sic ), and even Alaska for 4 years.
I had it better than some, worse than others...but it gave me an education and respect for self and others. I now bank a fair retirement check every month for my efforts. I still have a full time job, and the extra money helps.
Guess I better shut up before you guys come after me with a rusty crowbar.
Have a great day all.
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