Some end up physically abusing their families. Live with PTSD. Have nightmares. Can't hold down jobs. Keep reliving the memory of seeing their friends blown up. It is a terri... moreSome end up physically abusing their families. Live with PTSD. Have nightmares. Can't hold down jobs. Keep reliving the memory of seeing their friends blown up. It is a terrible price to pay for serving your country during time of war on the battlefields. Do you know any vet whose life has never been the same who struggles just to survive day by day? Just to say "thank you for your service to our country" seems woefully inadequate.
He deserted his post. Sure. He got captured and was in prison for 5 years and not treated really swell. Whose fault was that? Do you think the judge ruled wisely or un? What would ... moreHe deserted his post. Sure. He got captured and was in prison for 5 years and not treated really swell. Whose fault was that? Do you think the judge ruled wisely or un? What would you have done?
So what is it that causes some rich guys to WANT to serve their country in wars on foreign battlefields and die while others find ways to avoid doing so? Bravery? Temperament?