Military service has a lot to do with politics. We are the ultimate executioners of the administrations foreign "diplomacy." I don't see why someone would or should join the military if they disagree with the direction that our government has taken, as many people in the U.S. currently do with Iraq.
I totally disagree. Being in the military is about serving your country and doing your duty. What does current policy have to do with whether or not you join the military? Besides, with major national leadership changes taking place every few years, how could you possibly join up to support one president/congress when their time in office is so limited?
Whether or not I think our presence in Iraq is total BS and we should get out ASAP has NO bearing on how I will do my job once commissioned.
I do think that it's a civic duty for Americans to put up a fight when they think the government is doing something unjust. Many of our founding fathers felt the same way. I don't think it's fair to call someone "unpatriotic" simply because they are speaking out for an opinion opposes our government.
Well said. Voicing your opinion is a luxury we enjoy in this country. When there is a conservative president in office, you're going to see more liberals protesting. My guess is that if Sen. Obama is elected you will see more conservatives standing up to protest his actions. It doesn't mean they are unpatriotic.