Posted on Apr 18, 2014
SPC Charles Brown
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How many still believe in the concepts of Duty, Honor, Country as they apply to the reason we signed up and swore the oath of office for soldiers in the military? I know I did then, all 4 times, and still do now even after 12 years of civilian life. Some may say that these ideals are antiquated or down right extinct. I would like to also know why or why not. There are no right or wrong answers here this is just a friendly exchange of beliefs.
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CW2 Joseph Evans
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Duty, Honor and Country.<br>Great sentiments. Dangerous sentiments if executed without knowledge, intelligence, or morality.<br><br>Duty, Honor, and Country without fail, but not in ignorance, stupidity or vice.<br>
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SFC Michael Hasbun
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Duty and honor are still clearly important, but I think globalization and interconnectivity are slowly revealing the folly of "country". For the sake of brevity, I should acknowledge that I think nationalism is silly. When I hear "patriotism" I hear "my country is better than your country because I was born here".


In order for there to be an "us" there has to be a "not us".  We need to get rid of that nonsense and think bigger then our small little worlds. Humanity is far larger and more interconnected than petty labels can give justice to.

 


I don't believe national origin is any more relevant than foot size. The only thing that matters is what you DO. Your successes, your failures, your interaction with your fellow human beings, these are the things that define you. I want to see people help each other, not because of their color, or what flag they pledge allegiance too, but simply because they are another human being in need of help.

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SGT Bryon Sergent
SGT Bryon Sergent
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I agree with the part that we are all human! I belive that God created all men Equal. I also believe that you should help your fellow man. With that being said I don't believe in the ONE WORLD ORDER. I do think that there are countries that are better than us in some aspects. But I also belive that our country in better than others. I Believe in the Duty, Honor, and Counrty. I believe in the duty to serve the country. JFK said it best. ask what you can do for your country, not what the country can do for you. Before someone gets mad hold on. I think that there are to many hand outs in this country. When I was younger, lost my job, had an infant, and married, i needed help and used it. THen got a job, and got off the assistance. Not using it as a form of income for generations. I personally know a few people that strive to be on the system, fully capable of getting a job, but wont. im going to stop before this is a rant.  
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SFC Michael Hasbun
SFC Michael Hasbun
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I'm not suggesting "one world order". Just mutual respect and cooperation that stems from our common humanity.
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