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Stompy · 08-02-2004, 04:43 AM

I agree with most others, it shouldn't be a requirement.

The president only gives his permission so that generals can carry out military decisions.

He doesn't go to the front lines with a gun or plan in detail how the battles will be carried out. He might be commander in chief, but with all the advisors and other people helping him along, I don't feel that prior experience is nice.

Honestly, I think candidates use it as a crutch. Kerry's "Vote for me, I got purple hearts" or McCain's "Vote for me, I was a POW". So? I mean, I'm sorry you went through that and all, but please tell me exactly WHY this means you're a better president than someone who had absolutely no military experience.

I don't really like Bush, but I did find it utterly ridiculous when people were giving him shit for not being in the military. Instead of faking documents or whatever he did, he should've just said "No, I didn't serve, and it really doesn't matter."

08-02-2004, 04:43 AM	#25 (permalink)
Stompy Banned from being Banned Location: Donkey	I agree with most others, it shouldn't be a requirement. The president only gives his permission so that generals can carry out military decisions. He doesn't go to the front lines with a gun or plan in detail how the battles will be carried out. He might be commander in chief, but with all the advisors and other people helping him along, I don't feel that prior experience is nice. Honestly, I think candidates use it as a crutch. Kerry's "Vote for me, I got purple hearts" or McCain's "Vote for me, I was a POW". So? I mean, I'm sorry you went through that and all, but please tell me exactly WHY this means you're a better president than someone who had absolutely no military experience. I don't really like Bush, but I did find it utterly ridiculous when people were giving him shit for not being in the military. Instead of faking documents or whatever he did, he should've just said "No, I didn't serve, and it really doesn't matter." __________________ I love lamp.