Posted on Jan 17, 2014
Should the President and elected officals with the power to send our sons and daughters to war be required to have served in the military?
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I feel it should be law that all political office members from president on down should have to have served in the military before they can be voted into office. If these people are going to have the power to decide who and when we go to war they should know what it is like to lead in the military. Far too many of our leaders have never served, and neither have their children yet they vote to send ours to war. <div>I recall at the height of the war in 2006 when politicians were considering a draft or mandatory conscription service. However they were silent when asked if their own children would be subject to the requirements of such a requirement.</div><div>A doctor must go to med school before they can legally practice medicine so the president should have to be a veteran before they can be commander in chief.</div>
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Office of the President (POTUS)
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Honestly, never thought about it, but if they did not actually serve, I think they should at least take part in some military training. The mindset is so different and I believe that is where the confusion lies. I did not actually served, but I worked in a capacity that allowed me the opportunity to train, perform drill and ceremony, exhibit fitness abilities, wear uniforms, be subject to hours upon hours of tactical exercises in all types of weather and conditions. I had to perform PT tests and pass, as well as take physical tests on ranks and procedures. I had to stand in front of a board and say why I felt I was worthy. I know that's not all there is to it, but trust me, it was an eye opener and I viewed the military experience from a totally different vantage point. Even to the extent where I now need knee and foot surgery from injuries incurred while in the field and from wearing my gear. Amazing experience and I wouldn't trade it. It fixed my mindset right up!
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I think All US Citizens should have some kind of federal service "With Service Comes Citizenship"
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They don't have to be in the Military but should have to perform some civil service for two years not counting the time it takes to train them for the job. I.E. Doctors would spend their first 2 years after graduating serving at a say an Obamacare Hospital/Clinic
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Well, that's the beauty of the democratic system, we can't have total control, we have to have a civilian as president, but for me we should have veteran in every keep position in the government and in the VA, it should be run by brothers in arms that understand our situation and speak the same military language. It is up too us to let this politician know that we still have power.
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We need more veterans in politics, the general public is horrible to our veterans here in Northern California, especially the Oakland East Bay under the current regime of voter appointed. The powers to be closed all the military bases here and let in the world. Now there is a garbage problem that came with it. Civilians are terrible at area beautification and picking up their own trash.
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IMO it would be nice but you are pissing in the wind if you think it will ever happen.
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No, it should not be a requirement. Although it would give potential candidates valuable experience and knowledge of the workings of the military. But with that said, I do advocate that Americans should be required to a least serve two years in the military. Or at least with some kind of community service. If this was a requirement then for the most part your question would be answered. I think then more people would have a greater appreciation for what our military folks and their families sacrifice. And just maybe a little more respect and appreciation of our country.
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We are supposed to serve under civilian leadership; I may not like their decisions and appreciate when they have served, but I don't think there is a need for it.
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CPL Corey Godsey
Sir, I'm going to have to respectfully disagree. I'm not saying the President should be an Active Duty member or Commissioned Officer of the Armed Forces, but they should have at least served and have knowledge of the intricacies and day to day operations of the military. Would Apple hire a Food Services expert to be their CEO? Would WalMart hire a Architect to be their CEO? Obviously the answer is no. But, that's exactly what we do as a society when we place junior Senator with experience in Community Organizing, when we place him in our top post of the Armed Forces. Yes he has advisors, but he like others are politicians, and they have their own agendas, and rarely listen to the men that have been in the Armed Forces the entire adult lives. So without that knowledge and that since of brotherhood and comaraderie, they lack the tools necessary to effectively lead out Armed Forces.
Just my humble opinion, God Bless.
CPL Corey N Godsey
Just my humble opinion, God Bless.
CPL Corey N Godsey
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