Me And A Gun

[Posh]

Was looking at the picture of the little Palestinian kids and I realized something else is wrong with the States.....

A distinct lack of appropriate role models. Who do kids look up to today? Felon sports stars, rock & rap "artists", drug dealers with flashy cars and wads of cash....

Fathers are absent, either working 16 hour days or just plain gone. The dissolution of the nuclear family has removed an important part of a young man's life.

My son, while I am gone quite a bit, is glued to my hip when I am home. We're inseparable- we work on my car, go fishing and hunting, we go to the shooting range, we play soccer and basketball, we go to the gym together, anything and everything with the exception of hitting the latrine and quality time with the wife includes him.

I teach him things like respect for his elders, reverence for all religions, honesty, honor and shame.

When he does something wrong he is ashamed of it, embarassed. I don't tell him it's OK and mollycoddle him- he gets punished- then it is forgotten about. RARELY does he make the same error.

Maybe if American parents took a more active role in their children's life instead of treating them like fashion accessories they'd have the internal moral compass to not kill someone whether it be by firearm or other means..........

A lot of those children have role models, just ones you wouldn't think are the best; actually, I'm sure their father's value systems are similar to your own. Don't look down on those kids too much because their fathers are more than likely nearby. You're thousands of miles away from your child, and you're away from the most formative years of your child willingly, by choice which is AMAZING to me.

[painm8ker]

You're thousands of miles away from your child, and you're away from the most formative years of your child willingly, by choice which is AMAZING to me.

Posh,

WOW that is harsh, live under an umbrella of freedom provided by people who volunteer to sacrifice for all our collective good and then criticize their parenting. COLD. Wars have never been fought by childless men, most men in the military have children. You can be a good parent and do your duty. Its not all or nothing, being there everyday is great, I have that luxury now and I love it, but I didn't for a while and I don't look down on those who provide me with that luxury now, I respect their sacrifice and offer to help their families. even if you don't agree with the point of the war the guys who sacrifice for what they think is right even if it does make there kids lives tougher deserve respect and compassion not ridicule.

[marco130]

You're thousands of miles away from your child, and you're away from the most formative years of your child willingly, by choice which is AMAZING to me.

About an hour ago I read post #1. I've caught up.

I respect differing viewpoints.

One of the reasons I enjoy it even if I don't agree with it is that I'm reminded of how great the first amendment is.
We do not have a perfect country by no means, but having lived in several countries and having visited others IMHO we have one of the best ones going.

There are countries in this world that not only would forbid you from speaking your mind, they would give you a first hand view of your argument.
This quote is where you jumped the shark.
What SFA and thousands of others are doing for their families and friends, they are also doing for you.
Freedom is not free.
If your not going to appreciate the gift that these people give you at least try to show some respect.
I had a Sgt. Major tell me once, "The Army comes before your family!"
I disagree. My family is why I served.