Originally Posted By: disneyfire
fool and completely 110% incorrect.
I'm not saying he is totally right, but the military isn't what it used to be. I have 3 friends that are serving or have served in different branches of the service, and my cousin is a Navy Airman. Corruption combined with some of the not so great recruits getting promoted is a bad combination. Just do a search on rape/assault in the military. One of my friends (male) was threatened by his roommate with a knife. He brought it to his superiors and they did nothing. He actually got into trouble for living in a different section of the barracks because he was afraid to go back to his own living quarters.
Another one of my friends (female) has to go to therapy because of the sexual abuse she encountered during the time she served in the National Guard. I know not all of the military is like this, so please don't take this as a generalization. Just be cautious when you jump to say someone else is "110% wrong". I highly respect those who serve our country, and it should be our duty to make sure they are kept safe while they fight for us.
I will keep the OP's son in my prayers, and he should be very proud that his son has the courage to take on such a patriotic duty. All I can tell the OP is that even if you don't agree with your son's choice, just be as supportive as you possibly can.
fool and completely 110% incorrect.
I'm not saying he is totally right, but the military isn't what it used to be. I have 3 friends that are serving or have served in different branches of the service, and my cousin is a Navy Airman. Corruption combined with some of the not so great recruits getting promoted is a bad combination. Just do a search on rape/assault in the military. One of my friends (male) was threatened by his roommate with a knife. He brought it to his superiors and they did nothing. He actually got into trouble for living in a different section of the barracks because he was afraid to go back to his own living quarters.
Another one of my friends (female) has to go to therapy because of the sexual abuse she encountered during the time she served in the National Guard. I know not all of the military is like this, so please don't take this as a generalization. Just be cautious when you jump to say someone else is "110% wrong". I highly respect those who serve our country, and it should be our duty to make sure they are kept safe while they fight for us.
I will keep the OP's son in my prayers, and he should be very proud that his son has the courage to take on such a patriotic duty. All I can tell the OP is that even if you don't agree with your son's choice, just be as supportive as you possibly can.