Dear Abby: Veterans are props

DearAbby.com ^ | 2/25/2007 | Dear Abby

[DustyMoment]

He was attached to an electronic warfare squadron

Wow, so was I!! I am a plankowner in VAQ-136 but, when we deployed aboard the Chicken Hawk in the mid 70s, I went to Cubi to provide IMA level support. The electronics, in those days, didn't like shop's power. They fixed that problem after I separated.

[o_zarkman44]

People do quit the military. But it is a dishonorable distinction. Anyone who joins the military signs an obligation and has plenty of time to reconsider that a committment is a committment regardless of whether they agree or disagree with a mission.
The military is not for everyone by todays standards. But the draft of past years proves that duty to country will make a person step up when placed in a position of need.
Patriotism is a dying breed.

[DC Bound]

The Guardian. Again, it was outstanding.

[Grizzled Bear]

If the kids wanna be firemen do ya send em to the burn ward?

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Where would you send a kid who wants to be a gynecologist?

:-O

[RetiredArmy]

Cleveland Mom = idiot.

Good ole Abby = stupid liberal fool.

Try talking to some of us who proudly served bitch. I'll be happy to fill them in on the life.

[NordP]

***I wonder if Dear Abby would also recommend that girls see videos of abortion procedures and aborted fetuses prior to having an abortion.***

EXcellent point!

Dear AWOL, ah, I mean Abby...SHEESH!

[muawiyah]

On a date?

[ContraryMary]

My niece put up Air Force posters in her room when she was in high school. She ended up enlisting, got her college degree while she was active duty, and used her education benefits to go to law school. She graduates in May. The military provides opportunities for any kid who wants to take advantage of them.

[ContraryMary]

My hubby was in VAQ-131. You say VAQ-136? Weren't they attached to the carrier that was stationed in Japan?

[TN Conserative]

I emailed her also.I told her that soldiers made sure she had the right to advise people with her pop analysis.

[highlander_UW]

Good point indeed.

[woofie]

LOL

[Millicent_Hornswaggle]

Love your reply!

[Names Ash Housewares]

DEAR CLEVELAND MOM:

The job is no more dangerous then it was in the Cold War.
Still potentially dangerous, but statisically there are more dangerous jobs. The job protects America, protects even no clue newspaper columnists. And spreads freedom round the globe for a safer world.
The job MAKES history. The job steers history and human civilization towards a better future.
The vets in the hospitals are heroes beyond words.

Few can say they made that much difference in life.

[JimRed]

Contact your nearest veterans hospital and inquire about you and your children paying some visits and volunteering to help wounded vets. It may be a sobering experience, but it should open their eyes in no time flat.

Maybe unintentionally, but "Abby" nailed it. If the kids are not military material, their eye opening will chase them away; if they are, it will strengthen their resolve. And the vets deserve the attention.

[ContraryMary]

You're right. That would be unintentional, because that's certainly not what Dear Abby intended.

[fish hawk]

You're very brave. I said something like this on another thread the other day and got two responses that people like us try to make every issue an abortion issue. Well, that's okay with me.

[ContraryMary]

Hubby says IMA's were what they had before they had the Vans. He was in the Vans; he was an exciter tech.

[sgtyork]

I told her that in my post and also that I would be horrified if my child said they wanted to be a journalist.

[Bigh4u2]

"I told her that in my post and also that I would be horrified if my child said they wanted to be a journalist."

LOL! :0)