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Originally Posted by Gilda
I'm not qualified for any of those things. Nor is anyone in my family.
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That's why the government and/or military provides training. Even if you have a degree in the MOS you choose, you still go through the same training as someone whose never done it before. How many people do you think are qualified to be infantry before enlisting?
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Originally Posted by Gilda
How would I be doing this? Am I harming anybody by not treating injured soldiers right now?
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Well, statistically it's possible. Most Army and VA hospitals are in desperate need of volunteers and medical professionals. The lack thereof could be hurting someone. I'm not trying to argue that you SHOULD do one of these things, but rather that dismissing them outright seems a bit cold.
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Originally Posted by Gilda
Well, there's high praise. I'd be a "warm body", not a person with individual worth. Then again, that would be little different than how things are now.
And by the way, I have served the people of my country as a teacher.
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Yes, well, the kid at McD's serves his country by feeding their fat asses. My company's owner serves his country by running a business that helps the economy. There's a difference between a job and civil service. Nearly ALL jobs are important to some degree or another. Teachers, lawyers, doctors... sometimes going above and beyond your comfort zone not only allows you to better serve your fellow countryfolk (even those that may not deserve it) but also give you new space for personal growth.
Before I enlisted, I served my country, too... as a good citizen. Something we tend to lack these days. Teachers are great! Sadly, we have too many that are not qualified to be teaching their subject or grade or anyone in some cases. Gilda, aside from your posts here, I don't know you. You might be the best teacher in the tri-county area. But just saying, "I'm a teacher, so I serve my country" is a bit trite. Sorry...