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I joined the ARMY! I just wanted a college education, I didn't expect any kind of fighting or to have to serve my country, it's supposed to serve me. Isn't that what Kennedy said, or something?
Originally posted by phixion
What actually happens when you refuse to go to war? Jail?
[edit on 28-3-2005 by phixion]
Originally posted by AlwaysLearning
Hinzman didn't get refugee status here and neither with anyone else who willingly enlisted. Sheeh, stay home and take your lumps if you refuse to go.
posted by Junglejake
If you join the armed services without thinking there could be any fighting involved, when American troops essensially compose the entire UN peace keeping force.