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shock_proof
I can definitely show you proof from the UK and Im sure you know suicide rates in the US military is pretty high. But my original point was being in the military means you ultimately are at the dispose of the state. The very powers which oppress people within your own society, the very powers that allow for the gap between poor and rich to grow. A so called civilised nation is certainly not a nation where healthcare is seen as a privilige, where you get benefits for being a tool to the state. You don't see it. I asked the political beliefs of your family because you said you want to honour your family and that its a tradition in your family to become a member of the military. Its no surprise though you told me they're democrats, not much difference between reps and dems thats why.
I have no clue how suicide has anything to do with me joining up, but ok :blind:.
I am at the disposal of the US Army, that's not the govenor of Tennessee, or the Senator from Tennessee. It's the Chief of Staff of the United States Army who is the top I report to. He is not a political figure, he is a military figure. I do understand what your saying, Yes, technically, I am controlled by the United States, not just the military, but when orders come down, it's not a senator telling me to do it, it's my CO.
I do not care about politics in my family. My family's honor is higher then any stupid political party. My family's honor has nothing to do with a political party, it has to do with honor, and dignity, and loyalty.
I bet it's not, seeing as how their is two major parties in the US, and if I had said Rep, I am sure that would be no suprise to you either, I am glad you know our two major political parties :rollseyes.
I know, I am being a jerk, but I do not see what your getting at, other then I am a "blind" patriot, which you stated in your posts before.