Anonymous wrote:I have zero interest in my sons pursuing a military career, and will not encourage it. The US has undertaken too many morally indefensible operations since WWII, and I do not agree with the mindset of "my country right or wrong," the heavy emphasis on blind obedience to authority, or the strong in-group/out-group dynamic that is encouraged. The handful of my acquaintances who have served as military officers are all somewhat misogynistic and have anger management issues.

That's is the difference right there. Your son will go where you have the interest. Kids who go to service academies can make that decision for themselves.

Anonymous wrote:You need character to get into a service academy.

Kumon does not have that class.

Agree.

Grit, perseverance, actual mental and physical hard work, character, patience, a love for their country, and determination. Limited electronics. Limited talking to Mommy and Daddy.

No one here can do that. DCUM kids are coddled, tutored, selfish, whiny, and weak.

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Anonymous wrote:I have zero interest in my sons pursuing a military career, and will not encourage it. The US has undertaken too many morally indefensible operations since WWII, and I do not agree with the mindset of "my country right or wrong," the heavy emphasis on blind obedience to authority, or the strong in-group/out-group dynamic that is encouraged. The handful of my acquaintances who have served as military officers are all somewhat misogynistic and have anger management issues.

It is exactly this mentality that creates a separate warrior caste, unhealthy for our nation. If everyone had to serve, we might see different attitudes and certainly different foreign policies. And by the way, the military is but one mechanism by which our country enacts foreign policy, so one should not differentiate between the State Department, USAID or the military - they each have to follow orders from the executive branch.

+100

Anonymous wrote:Liberals are naturally effeminate. When the rubber hits the road they sit in the back, cower and hide until the real men get things under control to the degree where liberals can regain their confidence and self esteem.

Stop breathing through your mouth.

Anonymous wrote:I have zero interest in my sons pursuing a military career, and will not encourage it. The US has undertaken too many morally indefensible operations since WWII, and I do not agree with the mindset of "my country right or wrong," the heavy emphasis on blind obedience to authority, or the strong in-group/out-group dynamic that is encouraged. The handful of my acquaintances who have served as military officers are all somewhat misogynistic and have anger management issues.

It is exactly this mentality that creates a separate warrior caste, unhealthy for our nation. If everyone had to serve, we might see different attitudes and certainly different foreign policies. And by the way, the military is but one mechanism by which our country enacts foreign policy, so one should not differentiate between the State Department, USAID or the military - they each have to follow orders from the executive branch.

I live in Nova and know several UMC families who applied for the military academies, some got in and some did not.

My DH went to one. I would not actively support my DD attending one. The harassment and discrimination against women is appalling. At my DH's academy, they have suspended a large part of their program (time overseas) due to the harassment issues with female cadets.

I grew up in Arlington, within walking distance of Yorktown. Off the top of my head, I can name five guys who went to either West Point or The Naval Academy. Their families are/were old money and they probably leaned to the left politically. I'm not sure about two of the guys, but three had dads who were high ranked military officers.

I am also left-leaning on most issues but would have no objections if my kids wanted to attend a service academy. Since this is an anonymous forum, I will say I'd be pissed if they decided to enlist right out of high school; there are obviously exceptions to this, but I think not having a degree is generally a big roadblock.

I have zero interest in my sons pursuing a military career, and will not encourage it. The US has undertaken too many morally indefensible operations since WWII, and I do not agree with the mindset of "my country right or wrong," the heavy emphasis on blind obedience to authority, or the strong in-group/out-group dynamic that is encouraged. The handful of my acquaintances who have served as military officers are all somewhat misogynistic and have anger management issues.

Anonymous wrote:You need character to get into a service academy.

Kumon does not have that class.

I'm a fluffy MoCo liberal but that is one awesome sick burn.

Liberals are naturally effeminate. When the rubber hits the road they sit in the back, cower and hide until the real men get things under control to the degree where liberals can regain their confidence and self esteem.

Anonymous wrote:Agree, this is a liberal/democratic area (for the most part, there are of course exceptions). That subgroup of the population, especially if they are upper middle class or rich, do not typically consider military service for their children.

And that includes even elite preparation for military service. In the end, they know it leads to wearing a uniform, having limited control over where you live and what you do, and the possibility of being killed or maimed on the job. I am not saying that such service is not honorable, I am just being realistic in answering your question.

+1 but it's also true that many DCUM posters don't really respect those who serve in the military or appreciate their sacrifices

Anonymous wrote:If you are religious you don't want your kid to be a trained killer killing people. The last justified war for US was WWII.

WW2 was worth over 400,000 prime American men? Hell no it wasn't.

Because I don't want my sons dying for sociopath politicians, arms dealers, military contractors and Israel. And because we have saved for college, and even if we hadn't, they have the marks for full merit rides at places like Alabama.

If you are religious you don't want your kid to be a trained killer killing people. The last justified war for US was WWII.

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Anonymous wrote:I can pay for my kids education myself. They don’t need to risk getting a bullet in the head for education. I see pics of young men and women killed in wars... for what, I wonder.

Only a small portion see that kind of combat. You clearly don't know much.

But isn't that why you go to service academies? To serve in combat if called upon? I hope you are not saying, after 4 years of paid education, your dc would never see a real combat.

If you don't want to see combat, go to the Coast Guard Academy.