Would you go to war?

JTLP said:

Imagine this...WW3...full scale war...not naming races or anything...just a question:

- Would you give up everything you have known to defend the country that has treated you so well? The lucky country as people have put it...

- Would you, in this day and age, be willing to say goodbye to loved ones and know there is a chance you may not return?

- What would you do if conscription arose?

In all honesty, I think I would go. Not because I believe in the principles of war or what it achieves, but I have so much respect and admiration for the people who fought originally and were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for today's society...so to me...I would do the same so that future generations could enjoy the spoils of this beautiful country.

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GumbyLearner said:

Yes

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- Would you give up everything you have known to defend the country that has treated you so well? The lucky country as people have put it...

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Stormin_Norman said:

WWIII?

why the need for soldiers? we'd all be nuked.

*gets out his old 'on the beach book'.

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kennas said:

To defend an ally, possibly.
To defend our immediate interests, probably.
To defend our territory, no question.

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kennas said:

To defend an ally, possibly.
To defend our immediate interests, probably.
To defend our territory, no question.

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GumbyLearner said:

Yes, Yes, Yes.

I agree Kennas.

I noticed that Joe Biden mentioned Australia 'might' be a target this week in the news. Deterrence is best IMHO!

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kennas said:

I probably wouldn't have a choice anyway if it was full scale war. I'd be called back.

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GumbyLearner said:

Even better question!

Would you do everything you could to stop terrorists within Australia?
(Of course this means people from any continent on the earth)

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doctorj said:

I'll be with you on the front line in the 3rd instance... the other two would depend on the circumstance.

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kennas said:

Yes, absolutely, and who. I'd put my hand up to assist a Kiwi under just about any circumstance though. Then, not sure. I'd probably assist a West Australian too.

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doctorj said:

I'm guessing Tasmanians are out of luck then...

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doctorj said:

I'm guessing Tasmanians are out of luck then...

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JTLP said:

- Would you give up everything you have known to defend the country that has treated you so well? The lucky country as people have put it...

- Would you, in this day and age, be willing to say goodbye to loved ones and know there is a chance you may not return?

I have so much respect and admiration for the people who fought originally and were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for today's society...so to me...I would do the same so that future generations could enjoy the spoils of this beautiful country.

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It's Snake Pliskin said:

Yes I would help. I'd prefer a sniper's rifle but if I had to choose another a nice beefy machine gun would be nice.

Regarding the lucky country comment, it is out of date and we aren't so lucky anymore. Who has good health care? Who can walk down the street without being attacked etc. Social engineering and politicians selling our interests to the world and dragging our level of lifestyle down to the third world level etc. Public transportation that is inadequate and a dependence on cars to get anywhere. No we aren't lucky.

I too respect the older guys who fought in the previous wars. I am sure they fought for something much different to what Australia is these days, though.

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