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It seems to me the Army is getting really desperate. We have a new soldier in our platoon, and his explanation for being late to our first formation was that he had a wild night last night. Apparently he had to go to the commisary--then he dropped a friend off at Blockbuster, and then he babysat a neigbhor's dog, and he wasnt used to a dog sleeping in his bed, it was wild-- so he didnt get any sleep. A wild night sleeping with a dog. Personal Responsibility. Loyalty. Personal Honor. I dont think the military really champion those virtues anymore, things seem to have transitioned over to the corporate schema. Risk assesments popping up for every possible activity is also de-emphasizing personal responsibility. But, honestly I cant even understand what kind of household raised these children, maybe that's because I had an overbearing military father. If I wanted something I always had to work for it by doing household chores, or getting a summer job, etc. Even at eleven, as insane as it sounds; I wanted to quit the Boy scouts, and my father made me honor my commitment for that final year. I resented that at the time, but I relish the opportunity he gave me now as I have not degenerated into the type of person I regularly see around me. Sighs.
Jorje
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