>>>So how does that apply to us?
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>>>Yes, it is an opportunity. They have an opportunity to get an education, get experience, and serve their country.
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>>>Just what is the point you are trying to make?
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>>All countries needed an army. In some countries all citizens must have to serve their army. In some countries it's a volunteer serving. Who is needed money they do this serve. They think so it's an oppurtunity for them. Yes it's an oppurtunity; because only poor people needs money and them voluntery so rich people don't serve army because of poor people.
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>>Think a bit. If all american citizens would be rich how can USA find soldiers? There is a hidden injustice. It hidden by capitalism mask...
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>There are people who are patriotic and want to fight for their country. Not everyone who joins does it for money. Look at Pat Tillman turned down $3.6 million over three years to join.
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>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Tillman

The word "hero" gets tossed around pretty loosely, particularly about athletes, but there is one who really was a hero.

I was quite surprised to read the other day that the Army is opening yet another investigation into his death. There have been three already and so far nobody has been found guilty of anything other than exercising poor judgment and communications in the heat of battle. Well, other than the Army itself knowing for months that he died from "friendly fire" (what a phrase) while letting everyone think he was killed by the enemy. Details of the new investigation are sketchy so far but I saw some speculation that for it to be re-opened after three investigations already, there may be some extraordinary new revelations to come.