Quote Originally Posted by Aenlic
Now see? There some of you go again. Did I mention names? If you are of the right age to join the military and you're able to serve and you're rah-rah for the war and you haven't tried to sign up in spite of the desperate need for new recruits in the military right now, then you are a chicken hawk. If the military turns you down, then fine. There is no other excuse for letting someone else do your fighting. If you're in college, then put it off, go see your recruiter. It's that simple. If you don't meet ALL of those conditions, then you aren't a chicken hawk. Could it possibly be more clear? Those of you claiming my post fits you personally and then arguing with the above are having some difficulty with reading comprehension. I suggest remedial reading.
Yes indeed someone needs to have a little remedial reading - Here let me suggest you read your own words.

Quote Originally Posted by Aenlic
find the responses interesting, to say the least. Have you allowed your dogmatic arguments on a heated and emotional issue to cloud your ability to see things other than in black and white, pro and con?
And what do you think the term Chickenhawk is used for. Again don't get upset with responses and attempt to claim the higher ground when one uses demonization and dogmatic arguements in the first place.

Yep Aenlic the arguement of the Chickenhawk is an emotional one - therefor it elicts an emotional response. Like I stated - am I a Chickenhawk because I no longer serve in the military but I advocate the war. Since I am only 10% disabled I actually still fit within the catergory as defined by you of

Quote Originally Posted by Aenlic
feel it should be mandatory for all able-bodied jingoistic, slogan-mouthing, war-loving, pseudo-patriotic, nationalistic, flag-draped chicken hawks to get their butts down to the local recruiter and join up. Tell them you want to be a scout in the Army or a forward observer in the Marines. If you're a pro-war American of the right age, then shut up and put your life where your mouth is.
Yea right - claiming a high ground when one starts with a emotional laden statement. LOL Someone needs some