Posted on Jun 7, 2015
The "right" to serve, or the "privilege" to serve?
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With all the discussions about the "rights" of individuals what are your thoughts. Growing up in the 70-80's we had this concept ingrained in our hearts: "ASK NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU, BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY!" It seemed the thing to do today is to ask what can my "Army" do for me?
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It was a privilege to have served. No one has the "right". It smacks of entitlement .
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SGT Anthony Rossi
Sherry that very question demonstrates your nobility of Character. That also explains my attitude to service for our country. "Uncle Sam I'm not here to tell you where and how to use me. I only ask that you USE ME in whatever capacity I may serve!" It doesn't matter who does the job as long as the job gets done! We have a responsibility to ensure the job gets done.
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. -Isaiah 6:8
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. -Isaiah 6:8
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SGT Anthony Rossi
There is nothing more rewarding than when task chooses you!
For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! -1 Corinthians 9:16
For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! -1 Corinthians 9:16
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You have a right to try and join by going to the recruiter's office and asking. From MEPS on it's essentially a privilege as they don't HAVE to spend the money on you.
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It's a privilege. It's your right to volunteer, but not everyone will qualify. Standards are a valuable tool for operational readiness.
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I feel that it is a privilege to serve not a right. In the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights it does not state anywhere that it is a right to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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CDR Michael Goldschmidt
1LT Kathleen Heisler: Do we not have rights not specified in the Bill of Rights?
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1LT Kathleen Heisler
Yes Sir we do under the 9th Amend. But Sir I am not an attorney. Is there case law regarding this issue I do not know. I still feel that it is a privilege to serve.
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