An American Hero
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Exactly. Ali's stance cost him three years of his career and millions in earnings. Not to mention his opposition to Vietnam came a year before public sentiment had blossomed against the war.
I know I piss off zhivodka every time I mention this but for thirty years (72-2003) "service" in the U.S. Armed Forces generally meant decent pay, free education, fantastic benefits, world travel, early retirement, and no fighting. Sort of like being a policeman in Scarsdale or Kenilworth.
How would you feel if a cop said "drug laws are illegal on libertarian grounds so I refuse to bust this meth lab or crack house"? RM don't answer this question.
In your moated world, 6 years in prison is nothing...
He does, however, face one count of "missing troop movement" and four counts of "conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman." If convicted, he faces up to six years in prison.
He does, however, face one count of "missing troop movement" and four counts of "conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman." If convicted, he faces up to six years in prison.
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Exactly. Ali's stance cost him three years of his career and millions in earnings. Not to mention his opposition to Vietnam came a year before public sentiment had blossomed against the war.
I know I piss off zhivodka every time I mention this but for thirty years (72-2003) "service" in the U.S. Armed Forces generally meant decent pay, free education, fantastic benefits, world travel, early retirement, and no fighting. Sort of like being a policeman in Scarsdale or Kenilworth.
How would you feel if a cop said "drug laws are illegal on libertarian grounds so I refuse to bust this meth lab or crack house"? RM don't answer this question.
Didn't personally know Major Rowe. I was an NCO so officers were not typically part of my acquaintance. LOL. Well aware of JFK Warfare Center at Bragg. Although I have to tell you, I don't recall that we had any classes there (it's been 40 years). If we did, it wasn't many. I think that was more a place the officers went. Our training was more typically in the field.
OldTrader
I was an NCO as well. Several years after you though. I was there with the 82nd in 1986 and moved to SOCOM in 88. I got out right after Desert Storm. Sure had some fun on Bragg Blvd though.
Question: if you were scared to fight like this Watatada guy is would have signed up to be an Infantry Officer? The guy should have picked a non operational field. Then he would have had no problem with the war.