Why are people who go to war automatically declared heroes?

I pity the OP and people like him because they are so narrow-minded and self-consumed that they only care about their personal gain and don't think that there could be something bigger than themselves, something worth fighting and dying for. .

I pity the OP and people like him because they are so narrow-minded and self-consumed that they only care about their personal gain and don't think that there could be something bigger than themselves, something worth fighting and dying for. They are the same breed of people who would simply walk by if they'd see a woman get raped. These people couldn't even survive without better people then them, people who they despise, would fight for their safety and freedom.
This is a really sad way to live and a complete waste. This is why I pity them.

A coward dies a million deaths while a brave man dies just once.

So if I run into a road, I'm a hero?



So then why isn't everyone heroes until proven... whatever that word is?

murderer?

Maybe he was a nice person, but maybe the same could've been said for other military-trained guys who went bat**** and shot at people before killing rtainly not yourself and your view.

Maybe not all heros, but do things most people are scared to do. Also do not deserve to die just because they knew of the risk like most people on this thread seem to think

many join up for the family, for the lifestyle, to give something back, for their sense of duty, for many many reasons, each private and personal.....

those who join up "to go to war".....very rarely get past the first stage interview......

so don't judge those who you do not know and should have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for

People aren't saying soldiers deserve to die, they're saying it is a valid outcome. If someone is just told joining the army gets you free cake and lots of women, and then they get shot dead, that's bad.

But if someone signs up knowing they will be mentally and physically trained to kill people and they will be entering a warzone with and against other such people, then that is just what it is. It is cause and effect. Death is sad, but no-one thought it couldn't happen.

Yeah it's vague. But I'm sure you can fill the gaps.

So are you comparing Taliban to lions in a pen? Refine your analogy sir

They are killing people for a reason, though. That reason is said to coincide with our best interests, hence they are putting their lives on the line for our interests.

Get off your pedestal and write, rather than conveying a sense of superiority by knowing what we don't know, because you were vague rather than smarter.



I am not, senor. I don't see where the taliban fit into this - that is so 2003.

An army invading a country, then being attacked, but winning the war = going into a lion's territory, being attacked, but winning.


You're saying... dying is not a valid outcome of being a soldier because they and we are told they're doing it for good?

More importantly, they are being told that by certain people. Those on the other side, or even no side at all, would say they're doing it for evil. So why are we right? Because I am me, and I am British, so British must be right?

Unless appearing inane is simply part of some kind of grand plan, you'd do well to start using words which you can both spell and define.

Why do some people believe that everyone who joins the army does so because they can't do anything else?
My uncle worked in the RAF for a decade before going into the ICI in some sort of science related job (don't know the specifics). He didn't join the RAF because he couldn't do anything else, he joined to serve his country, there's nothing wrong with being patriotic.

there's nothing wrong with being patriotic.

I think they are called heroes as they risk there lives to fight on the front line

As much as I respect the armed forces, I've got friends in the marines and the army, I really do not buy into this 'they're heroes until proven otherwise' bull****, or anything with similar sentiments.

Would say more, BUT MUST DASH.

This.

While you're in an air conditioned office doing some work on MS word, they're out there risking their lives in outrageous climates and in more than dangerous situations.

The ignorance and lack of respect you show really does aggravate me, what makes you better than them? What makes you think soldiers are 'too dumb to get a degree' or are 'chavs'?

I really do await your response.

Again, so your reasoning that a soldier is automatically a hero is because they risk their lives. Again, why am I not a hero for running into a road or going into the lion's enclosure at a zoo?

Yes, in your analogy I am in an office doing my job, while they are in their work environment doing their job. Why are they heroes? Why am I not?

Nowhere in my post have I shown a 'lack of respect' to any specific military persons. You're only saying that because I dared question that a soldier is not automatically a hero.

There are many, many soldiers who are chavs and those who feel there are no other career options. It's become the cop-out of life somewhat: when a young 'adult' can't decide what they want to do, they join the army.

To deny this is to deny a large chunk of Britain. Take a look at The Sun readers and the home page of Facebook (if you live in a chavvy area).

However, nowhere have I said this was all soldiers. Don't be silly.

Perhaps the true ignorance is yours, then, considering your cliché post and ignoring what I've written. As for respect, where is your respect for others and their views of substance then? Or for doctors and scientists who serve and protect their planet and fellow humans?