Posted on Aug 2, 2015
In general, do those who serve in the military make better citizens?
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I am no longer surprised when responses by members of RallyPoint reflect a deeper knowledge and greater respect for America than I find in other Internet-based discussions. It seems that those who serve are better, more informed citizens.
For example, someone recently asked if the electoral college should be eliminated and several responded with great insight into the workings of that institution. The same discussion outside of RP would elicit inane and ill-informed responses.
Thus, I suppose my real question is "Why do those who serve make better citizens?"
I suggest it is because service members have a greater investment in their nation. Sadly, about half of Americans have not only not served but also don't pay taxes. They take without contributing. In other words, they have no investment to protect.
What say you?
For example, someone recently asked if the electoral college should be eliminated and several responded with great insight into the workings of that institution. The same discussion outside of RP would elicit inane and ill-informed responses.
Thus, I suppose my real question is "Why do those who serve make better citizens?"
I suggest it is because service members have a greater investment in their nation. Sadly, about half of Americans have not only not served but also don't pay taxes. They take without contributing. In other words, they have no investment to protect.
What say you?
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CPT Jack Durish i think that those who serve have a vested interest in this great country.
That being said, citizenship is priized by those who've served to protect the rights of citizens and who have garnered an understanding and respect four the gifts that citizens of this country are given and sadly overlooked.
The discipline that we have received in the military spreads over into our lives as citizens.
That being said, citizenship is priized by those who've served to protect the rights of citizens and who have garnered an understanding and respect four the gifts that citizens of this country are given and sadly overlooked.
The discipline that we have received in the military spreads over into our lives as citizens.
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In broad terms 'yes'. I think the fact JROTC exists supports your statement. Kids who can never serve in the military are able to do JROTC which is primarily a citizenship program not a recruiting tool.
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CPT Jack Durish
Inasmuch as civics has largely disappeared as a subject in our schools we must be thankful that JROTC still exists to serve at least some few
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