Oh I see your point though man. Make those reporters and media corp. head honchos see what its like to be in a combat situation and maybe they'll gain some respect for those "headlines" they oh so love to report about.JE3146 wrote:
Was being a bit facetious with the draft idea, moreso for a bit of irony.arabeater wrote:
Very true, indeed. I dont think a draft is a good idea because I know when I am getting shot at i dont want one of those draftees that didnt wanna join up voluntarily by my side covering my ass. However I think we do need some sorta mandatory service for high school grads. Europe does it and it seems to work rather well. Anyways the media does tend to make things rather hard.JE3146 wrote:
Considering the media manipulates society, I'd really ultimately argue the "media" has changed.
Death is a headline to them. 2900 deaths are 2900 headlines. Headlines sell.
Personally I think we should institute a draft. Draft everyone of those "headline hunter" media vulchers and drop their ass in the sand box.
I don't think I'd want a media vulcher covering my 6 either.
I do agree with mandatory service though. I, myself, wasn't able to sign in due to medical conditions & flat feet . But that's another story alltogether
I've served with some guys that didnt wanna be in combat but they knew that didnt have much choice in the matter and did their job but I highly doubt most Americans would be able to handle being thrown into a combat situation against their will and I dont want Private Dumbass to be my last line of backup.