Crazy outcomes

"A jury in Kentucky convicted a former US soldier of raping a 14-year-old lraqi girl and killing her and her family, Reuters reports"
A US soldier kills a girls family (parents and 6 year sibling) Rapes the 14 year old and then kills her.
They claimed he " suffered from combat stress" these are the types of things soldiers get into. They're away for months deserted somewhere witnessing horrible things and then they're mind starts taking over them. We're all humans and some things affect some more than others.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/05/28/kentucky.iraq.murder/

From a solidier

Friday May 22nd Hope for the warriors held an even that i attended. (Fleet week). I took the chance to speak to one of the soldiers and get a feel on how life really was for him. I asked him what was the best part about being out in Iraq. He just said "Honestly, just the friends I made but other than that nothing really." I asked him where did he sleep he told me on the floor and that he would sleep with other soldiers and none of them showered for months. He told me he'd have 14 year old kids shooting at him. So, I asked him did he ever kill anyone he replied" Yes, it's either me or him." He shared with me how one of his closest friends died in his arms and how he believed that only made him a stronger person. I asked him what made him join the army and he said "The Adrenalin rush." Later added he just got out of surgery; they had to remove a piece of medal from one of the bombs that went off near him and landed in his spinal cord. I believe joining is a RISK and it'll will always be a life or death situation!

http://www.antiwar.com/casualties/

I believe their should be another way in which we can solve our issues with other countries. We can either come to an agreement or deal with certain things in life. But our lost in men in women shouldn't be the way to fix issues. The United States i believe has its good and bad intentions. We seek for what benifits us. I am aware that everyone likes to live comfortable and steady. But sometimes we can't have everything our way. We should give countries something in exchange for what they have. Make everything a trade. But NO WAR ! American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03):	4296	3444
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03) (the list)	4157	3336
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03):	3835	3138
Since Handover (6/29/04):	3437	2811
Since Obama Inauguration (1/20/09):	68	39
American Wounded	Official	Estimated
Total Wounded:	31249	Over 100000

Why do soldiers wear uniform?

Uniforms are way in making it easier to point them out and identify one another. Special pockets and belts are used for carrying things. As certain colors are used for camouflage which will protect them against their enemies.

10 Reasons why people join the Military

"1. Financial reasons
2. To be away from their parents
3. A test of one’s courage
4. Good citizenship
5. To fight Al Qaeda and look for Osama Bin Laden
6. A good career
7. Full time employment
8. Family tradition
9. To learn new skills
10. Pride"

MY FEEDBACK
1. Look for a job even though it can be a difficult position.
2. Move Out
3. Go Ski Diving
4. Serve community service, Visit veterans in the hospital
5. They're not worth the risk of having everything thrown away
6. Putting your life at risk should never be considered a good career
7. Full time employment can go short once you lose your life
8. Enroll in classes focus on another interest
10. You can lose all your pride in the blink of an eye

Ryan Tejada

Ryan Tejada is an example of why these men and women join the force. His dream was to be a marine but at that he was hoping he'd win his citizenship by serving the country. But he didn't even get that in return. He came from the Dominican Republic and went to George Washington High School. After he graduated he served 8 years as a Marine. "He was killed April 11 during combat operations against enemy forces in northeast Baghdad. " I see his family every morning before I get on the train. he lives on my block and everyday i pass by and look at his photo posted up in front of his building. Everyday I walk by and look up at the street sign and realize that although his name is on it and he's been recognized for his serving in the force. He's not here anymore and nothing can bring him back. After these men and women are killed someone shows up to their homes and brings home the bad news. For nothing ! We aren't out there fighting for freedom we're really out there fighting to fulfill the government with more wealth for their greediness.

Merlins Miracle

These men and women don't only serve for their country but they also die for their country. Throughout my whole lifetime I've met three veterans and two of them died and one of them survived. One of them was a young man who lived in my neighborhood his name was Merlin. He was the founder of a foundation he named Merlin's Miracles his goal was to help the families of those who were suffering from burning injuries. He himself was fully burned at 97% of his body after a bomb went off under his vehicle. Sometimes people join the force thinking their going in to a positive turn in thier lives. After seeing themselves hit a downfall either with school or money issues. But no one really pictures themselves being burned after a bomb goes off or being shot after being a gun mans target. He wasn't just and ordinary soldier he was a hero. All of the young men and women in my nieghborhood and throughout the country can truly look up to him. It takes courage and pride to do what he did.