No More War Lies, Please
Author: Bob Miller
If you've just graduated from high school and are making major
life decisions for the years ahead, you may have already been
approached by a military recruiter presenting dozens of
`benefits' of enlisting in the armed forces. Slick advertising
and carefully crafted marketing messages may already have you
convinced that paying for school is much easier if you join one
of the armed forces.
What these attractive messages don't tell you is the real cost
of joining –Vietnam War veterans learned their lessons through
the military and will tell you that joining the armed forces is
not what you make it, but what those up the chain of command
make it. There's a reason why the anti-war movement exists
today; don't be the next victim of war lies and end up risking
your life for somebody else's agenda. The young troops that
Americans claim they support, who are now in prison and must
live with a dishonorable discharge if they are ever released,
didn't set up Abu Ghraib prison, and they most certainly didn't
plan the daily events that took place there. But they must take
the blame for these things because real justice would make our
president, vice-president, secretary of defense, and the general
staff at the Pentagon look like barbarians. The CIA's part in
this national disgrace was expected, and since it would be
impossible to damage their reputation further, no one would
care.
Why High School Students Still Fall For the Lies
Joining the military seems to make sense for thousands of
students who don't have financial resources to make their way
through college. If your parents weren't able to set aside funds
for your future, or you didn't do well enough in school to
qualify for grants and scholarships, you probably won't be able
to pay for school on your own.
The truth is a college degree can be obtained through a variety
of means. Federal aid, scholarships, grants and even work-study
programs are all available – you just have to be smart enough to
take advantage of the right opportunities. Unfortunately, army
recruiters are very well-trained to emphasize only their
benefits, and will not even shed light on the dozens of options
available to you.
Investing In Your Education is the Best Anti-War Strategy
Anti-war supporters are making a commitment to help you steer
clear of the armed forces after high school so you can pursue
more valuable opportunities. Why would you give up your daily
freedom, your sweetheart, and ultimately your life so
Halliburton's CEO could make more money in a year than your
father has made in his life time? Here's a guy with a really
good reason for not serving his country on the battlefield. When
Vice-President, Dick Cheney was asked why he had requested so
many draft deferments in order to avoid the Vietnam War, he
said, "I had better things to do."
We may not realize it, but self-esteem is a great determinant
of whether or not we will be a success in life or not. Why?
Because self-esteem, or the way we view ourselves, including
ours skills and our talents, affect our thoughts. And these
thoughts turn into actions. Being part of the needless murder of
countless thousands of people, 4,000 of them young Americans
like you, can destroy one's self-esteem.
About The Author: Bob Miller is one of America's most
controversial writers. His anti-Bush & anti-War speeches have
circled the globe. Visit: http://www.serveyournation.com
http://www.bobmillerwrites.com http://www.kill-me-if-you-can.com
Or contact me at 954-714-0765 or bwmiller@bellsouth.net
Author: Bob Miller
If you've just graduated from high school and are making major
life decisions for the years ahead, you may have already been
approached by a military recruiter presenting dozens of
`benefits' of enlisting in the armed forces. Slick advertising
and carefully crafted marketing messages may already have you
convinced that paying for school is much easier if you join one
of the armed forces.
What these attractive messages don't tell you is the real cost
of joining –Vietnam War veterans learned their lessons through
the military and will tell you that joining the armed forces is
not what you make it, but what those up the chain of command
make it. There's a reason why the anti-war movement exists
today; don't be the next victim of war lies and end up risking
your life for somebody else's agenda. The young troops that
Americans claim they support, who are now in prison and must
live with a dishonorable discharge if they are ever released,
didn't set up Abu Ghraib prison, and they most certainly didn't
plan the daily events that took place there. But they must take
the blame for these things because real justice would make our
president, vice-president, secretary of defense, and the general
staff at the Pentagon look like barbarians. The CIA's part in
this national disgrace was expected, and since it would be
impossible to damage their reputation further, no one would
care.
Why High School Students Still Fall For the Lies
Joining the military seems to make sense for thousands of
students who don't have financial resources to make their way
through college. If your parents weren't able to set aside funds
for your future, or you didn't do well enough in school to
qualify for grants and scholarships, you probably won't be able
to pay for school on your own.
The truth is a college degree can be obtained through a variety
of means. Federal aid, scholarships, grants and even work-study
programs are all available – you just have to be smart enough to
take advantage of the right opportunities. Unfortunately, army
recruiters are very well-trained to emphasize only their
benefits, and will not even shed light on the dozens of options
available to you.
Investing In Your Education is the Best Anti-War Strategy
Anti-war supporters are making a commitment to help you steer
clear of the armed forces after high school so you can pursue
more valuable opportunities. Why would you give up your daily
freedom, your sweetheart, and ultimately your life so
Halliburton's CEO could make more money in a year than your
father has made in his life time? Here's a guy with a really
good reason for not serving his country on the battlefield. When
Vice-President, Dick Cheney was asked why he had requested so
many draft deferments in order to avoid the Vietnam War, he
said, "I had better things to do."
We may not realize it, but self-esteem is a great determinant
of whether or not we will be a success in life or not. Why?
Because self-esteem, or the way we view ourselves, including
ours skills and our talents, affect our thoughts. And these
thoughts turn into actions. Being part of the needless murder of
countless thousands of people, 4,000 of them young Americans
like you, can destroy one's self-esteem.
About The Author: Bob Miller is one of America's most
controversial writers. His anti-Bush & anti-War speeches have
circled the globe. Visit: http://www.serveyournation.com
http://www.bobmillerwrites.com http://www.kill-me-if-you-can.com
Or contact me at 954-714-0765 or bwmiller@bellsouth.net
