re: My buddy’s nephew dropped out of the army...is he a coward?

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Any true patriot would die for their country imho

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You think you are clever for this shite. Vietnam was a bullshite war made by bullshite politicians. Nothing was gained other than dead soldiers and the pockets of politicians and the military industrial complex

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Especially like in the 60’s and your name was called.

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frick that. I am a country first person when it comes to governing, the country should be first priority instead of party, but I don't think the government should put themselves in a situation they shouldn't be in, then make young men go risk their lives because of it.

And to be honest, if I were a black America during that time, I would be even less willing to go (or more likely to avoid). I am sure this will be unpopular, but if you were denied the same right other people had, simply because your skin is a different color, would you be willing to go fight for that government?

Anyway, my grandfather joined the army the day after Japan attacked pearl harbor. If I thought our country's democracy was being threatened or at risk, there would be no question about it, I would be ready to go to war, otherwise; I don't think there is a problem if someone tries to get out of or decides they do not want to be involved in war.

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agree with this, personally. I think people who avoid war are pussies. Especially like in the 60’s and your name was called. Any true patriot would die for their country imho

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My dad was drafted and got a deferment because he was one of 5 out of 200 in his draft class that had a college degree. He didn’t want to be drafted again and not get a deferment so he joined the FBI instead. I would consider joining the FBI to avoid going to fight in Nam smart