The responsibility one takes hen joining the military is great, you are a representative of your country and everything it stands for. You are sworn to uphold the Constitution and behave as a protector of freedom and the American way of life. After joining the military many of my encounters with civilians were less than desirable, several people expressed that they were sorry that I had joined when questioned why they felt that way many just said that the military was evil and that it would destroy any humanity that was in me. Several times I was angered by their responses, I felt bad that they would feel about what I was doing as something evil. The more I thought about it though the less angered I was, in fact the next time someone mocked me for my decision I just expressed how grateful I was that there were people who were willing to sacrifice a everything so that they could continue to express their opinion without fear of retribution. I guess they had never thought of that because antagonist just turned around and walked away.
Despite what many think the world is not a safe place there could be a day when we wake up and find destruction and death on our own doorstep I joined to keep that from happening. I want to continue to live in a place where I can watch my nieces and nephews grow and play without fear of car-bombs, suicide bombers, or other heinous crimes that plague other nations. If anyone threatens that I will be willing to do whatever is necessary to protect them from the evil designs of others. I may have to do things that I don’t want to, I don’t look forward to having to take the life of another person but given the choice I would not hesitate between to decide between them or me.
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