Well, I have to tell you. I find that argument hard to oppose.
>On this forum anyway. I'm sorry. I just have a difficult time with this. I still believe very strongly that some type of service to your country should be mandatory. It doesn't have to be military service - it can be peace corps, civil service, anything. Most Americans take so much for granted it amazes me. Freedom is not free. Somehow it is changing to a country where everything should be given to us for free and nothing should be earned and no contribution given back. I'm at the point now where I think medicare and ss and every other government benefit should be withheld unless you serve your country for 2 years in SOME CAPACITY.
>
>
>>Yep.. but it the other person's kid's responsibility to keep the country safe.
>>
>>
>>
>>>That surprises me. I really didn't think you didn't trust your son's judgment? I see no other reason for opt out paperwork to be completed. Afterall, recruiters only present the options to kids, they cannot draft anyone. They cannot force anyone to do anything.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>In fact, IIRC, NCLB requires high schools to provide the names and addresses of their students to the military. I know we signed a form requesting Nathaniel's name be withheld from that list.
>>>>
>>>>Tamar
>>>>
>>>>>This was explained to me by a co-worker. This is something new, part of the "no child left behind" instituted by bush a couple years ago.
>>>>>
>>>>>>Where do you come up with this? During my time as a recruiter, we visited each of the highschools, vo-tech schools, adult schools and college compases in our districts about once a month. No one forced the schools to allow us to do so.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>If its in the education package, then bravo. The kids will get to hear an alternative to further schooling.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I don't know the specifics, but I've talked to several parents who are very upset that one of the rules of "no child left behind" requires letting military recruiters on campus.
>>>>>>>
Previous
Reply
View the map of this thread
View the map of this thread starting from this message only
View all messages of this thread
View all messages of this thread starting from this message only