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Edited on Wed Sep-28-05 12:51 PM by Left_Winger
The local National Guard recruiters were in our school last Friday. Since I was on lunch duty, I thought about how I could help the anti-war cause. So, I introduced myself to the recruiters and told them about how much military experience I had (13 years, 8 months and 24 days) of active duty and National Guard time; and that I was both enlisted and commissioned, making Captain before I left. They really became interested when I informed them that of this time I spent three years in the infantry and the remainder in armor. I also told them that I had been a civilian for the last fifteen years and the transition back might be rather difficult for me. Needless to say, they became very interested in me (and I'm in my late 40s! - is that a sign of desperation or what?!?). They began to offer me loads of incentives: a $15,000 enlistment bonus, an automatic appointment as a Staff Sgt. (E-6), etc. I kept them talking to me as much as possible to keep them away from the students. I did everything I could think of and I was quite successful keeping them busy with me instead of approaching the students. Both of the recruiters spent almost the entire time trying to talk me into returning. When the bell rang ending the lunch period, I told them I had to go but they wanted my "contact information". I told them I would think about it some more and if I were interested I would contact them as I knew where they were (their armory is right across the street).
This may only be a fraction of a drop in the bucket, but every bit counts. Wage Peace - War is not the answer!
The senior recruiter actually admitted to me that this war was about oil! His honesty with me almost knocked me over (metaphorically, that is).
Even more, some of my students saw what I was doing and thanked me for it. Wow, just when you think teenagers are not paying attention, they amaze you.
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