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Originally posted by Pragma
I don't mean to start any kind of a flame war, but what does being smart have to do with joining the military?
I've done exemplary on the ASVAP (I got a 99), as well as all of those stupid standardized tests (SAT), great grades in HS, and am working my way through college. However, when I graduate from college, I plan on joining the Marine Corps.
I don't see why being intelligent would stop someone from joining the military, I'd think you'd go even farther in the military with intelligence.
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First of all, let me just state absolutely so that there is no question: I have nothing but admiration and respect for those who do join and lay down their lives for their country.
However, respect and admiration of those who choose to do it does not mean I think it's right for me in any way, nor would I ever engage in recommending anyone join up (I will not actively try to talk them out of it, either, if that's what they want).
I think there is a wonderful array of intelligent people in all branches/whatever of the armed services, and I do not imply that smart people should not join up, or that it's made of dumb people, or anything like that.
If I see a person with a great mind, my personal opinion is that I would like to see them in the country somewhere, doing a greater good to humanity, rather than helping blow shit up- even though i understand that is an important function of the armed forces. Yes, I want the best people for the jobs where you blow shit up, but I also want top minds in the private sector doing better things to further humanity, not destroy it.
I am not outwardly anti-war, I just think there are other avenues in the grand scheme of the world that could be taken towards a more peaceful coexistence. War is necessary when others disagree with the notion of peace, humanity, freedom, etc.
My $0.02? I think I just gave you about $3.21. Don't spend it all in one place.