Quote Originally Posted by cheeseburger
I also believe the local economies should not be so dependant on millitary structures. Short term it makes sense to keep them running, long term we would be better off with... an economy based on something else. Something that requires more intellect.
The armed services is not what you may see depicted in movies where a soldier is constantly getting yelled at by a sergeant with an eighth grade education. Sign up for a 4 year tour in, oh let's just say, the air force and see what your opinion of their intellect is when you get out.
Quote Originally Posted by cheeseburger
I don't really think America needs any aircraft carriers. But, ok, there 'might' come a time when we need, say, 2. Maybe 3. Definetly not over 10... and we have 12. Mind you, it costs a fortune to keep these things running.
What are we to do if ever needed in a far away place, refuel in the air? Then where would that fuel craft come from? I personally think we need more not less aircraft carriers. I sincerely pray the day never comes when you'd actually be happy we had this type of armed services. It may cost you tax dollars but at least, so far, you can sleep at night.

You're still young enough to join some branch of the armed services and see exactly what the intellect level is. I'm guessing you'd be amazed. At the same time if you could advance in rank far enough, maybe you could be instrumental in making some of these changes you seem to think we so desperately need. I'm also betting you'd change your mind on that too.

We should all thank God every day for all the non-intelligent soldiers and all military personal who are defending our country so we can have the freedom to go about our everyday lives and make posts such as this.