Do you think a politician should be required to send their kids to war if they commit to it?

SPC Christopher Jackson — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 01:09:34 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2016 1:12 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 01:12:58 -0400

No. We don't conscript people. Why punish someone for the actions of their parent? We all signed up knowing it was a possibility.

Response by SFC George Smith made Aug 13 at 2016 1:41 AM

SFC George Smith — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 01:41:20 -0400

If their Children are In The service, they should accompany Their Deploying unit to The Combat Zone... No Special favors On Normal Rotations...
That does Not mean Draft The Kids into service, or send them or their Unit out of Rotation into Combat Zones ...

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2016 1:50 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 01:50:46 -0400

Their kids? No. Would it hurt to have a president who has themselves served in a war? No.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 13 at 2016 1:59 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 01:59:43 -0400

A Secret Service nightmare but no argument from me. If the Royals in England can manage it why can't we.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2016 2:56 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 02:56:58 -0400

SPC Christopher Jackson - Going to war is a hard decision in any case . . . no reason to confound the decision with potentially deeply personal considerations. Warmest Regards, Sandy :)
p.s. Do you want to see Ivanka Trump deployed into the CBNRE battlefield of the near future?

Response by SPC James Gromley made Aug 13 at 2016 6:23 AM

SPC James Gromley — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 06:23:19 -0400

I personally feel that we need to send any and all this nations children who meet the physical requierments to be in the military to the military on graduation from high school. This would teach them the same things we all learned when we joined, respect, common sense, and duty to those around us. Now I would give them a chance to chose which branch of the service, as well as what MOS they wanted, but if this is not done within 6 mouths of graduating then they will be place where ever they are need most.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Aug 13 at 2016 7:53 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 07:53:32 -0400

Yes, they're no better then a kid whos parents are not in political office.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Aug 13 at 2016 10:22 AM

SSG Carlos Madden — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 10:22:19 -0400

Absolutely not. The US military is and should remain a personal choice.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2016 11:24 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 11:24:38 -0400

Why do you think that a person should have to do anything because of their parent's views?

Th children of politicians should be treated the same as the children of anyone else.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Aug 13 at 2016 11:30 AM

SFC Pete Kain — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 11:30:50 -0400

Visit the sins of the parents on the children? Are you serious?
Hell NO!
Most politicians are freaking worthless, what makes you think the entitled kids would be less so?

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2016 11:51 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 11:51:50 -0400

Most of those MFSOBs should be sent to the front lines, themselves.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Aug 13 at 2016 12:19 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:19:42 -0400

No, but I also think they should not want to, or be able to protect them from serving.

Response by SPC Christopher Jackson made Aug 13 at 2016 12:46 PM

SPC Christopher Jackson — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:46:52 -0400

reason for my asking, we have many conflicts since our last legally declared war as per the constitution. However, even though we all signed the line of our own free volition, doesn't mean our leaders should needlessly send our sons and daughters into war. A leader, a GOOD leader will weigh the pluses and minuses of a war. I have a conscience that would make me REALLY think about the need to send someone's son(s) and Daughter(s) to a war.

I guess as someone stated in another question: " The only ones against War are the ones who fight them."

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2016 1:28 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 13:28:09 -0400

Can you name any current politicians who have kids you want in your unit??

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Aug 13 at 2016 1:30 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 13:30:05 -0400

What did their kids do to have their right to self determination taken away?

Response by SPC Alexander Brandt made Aug 13 at 2016 3:05 PM

SPC Alexander Brandt — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:05:54 -0400

No, of course not. What sort of question is that?

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Aug 13 at 2016 3:12 PM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:12:43 -0400

No one should have preferential treatment.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Aug 14 at 2016 12:07 AM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 00:07:24 -0400

These damned politicians are all talk for the most part BLAH BLAH BLAH - and out for their own greeds and needs, they aint no way they gonna allow their skin in the game. Their kids serve? - Hell no! While there are on occassion the sons and daughters of politicians serving, most WILL NOT allow those entitled, spoiled ass brats to serve whatsoever. Can you imaging their manicured little hands pulling KP and filling sand bags.....HA! yeah, smh, that aint gonna happen, daddy might have to fly over and pull their entitled behinds back to the rear with the gear. Now, there are some that are actually doing the do so you cannot take it away from those that walk the walk!

What used to be "for the people", is now "what can the people do for me" and it is one dang shame, $250,000 for a 17 minute speech, give me a f'n break, I wish I could point at a Soldier in formation and gift that money to their family, these politicians suck and are so far away from reality, they suck!

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Aug 14 at 2016 9:12 AM

SFC Joseph Weber — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 09:12:18 -0400

"Send their kids to war". How do they do that? Send out a press gang? Kids of politicians have their rights revoked and can be used as tools?

Response by PO2 Loren Gilmore made Sep 23 at 2017 5:44 PM

PO2 Loren Gilmore — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 17:44:36 -0400

As long as we have a volunteer force then no they should not have to serve in the Military. Now if there was a draft and their number was called, yes they should serve. Do I see them serving under that condition, no. There are too many deferments that they could easily get just like anyone else for that matter. Keep it a volunteer force. Doc Gilly