Who Are the Recruits? The Demographic Characteristics of U.S. Military Enlistment, 2003–2005

The Heritage Foundation ^ | October 27, 2006 | Tim Kane, Ph.D

[Enterprise]

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[tanuki]

Like, we're at war. Why couldn't and wouldn't our best and brightest figure it out and decide to defend their country? Am I missing something?

[CottShop]

One sad fact though is that during Nam- somethign like 24% of IVY league students signed up for the war, but now, less than 1% of IVY league students go to the military- there simply is no more pride in our nation amoung IVY leaguers (liberal ones that is- that's not to take away from the brave 1% who have answered the call- we thank you)

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[Peach]

hmm. I don't know. Kerry volunteered to go to Vietnam, didn't he?

[AIC]

No, sorry, he did not volunteer to go to Viet Nam. He was at the wrong place at the wrong time commanding a small boat and was ordered along with other small boat commanders to go to Viet Nam.

[napscoordinator]

I am not even upset with the 99 percent who don't join the military from the Ivy League schools. What upsets me is that they have a foul look at us like we are lower than even pond scum. That is what is depressing. If they would just look at us like people who love serving there country that would be helpful and encouraging.

[dakine]

I hated schoolwork...that's why I enlisted...

[CSM]

Thanks for posting this, I just saw the link on Boortz and was planning to. Just don't question JFnK's patriotism!

[CottShop]

I hear ya- I can't serve due to dissability, but I absolutely wanted to and tried to before I started getting sick, and I get just as disgusted at those who spit in the faces of the military like John Kerry and his ilk did. But do know that there are REAL people all over this country that appreciate your service from the bottoms of our hearts- Samll towns that I've lived in usually show a fierce dedication to service people. The local Lions Club here in town has been protesting the war & while they get a few supporters, most people I speak to can't stand their presence and have quit donating to them as a result.

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[rhema]

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[justshutupandtakeit]

My boy is a Navy Nuke entered with a BA in Computer Science. He is MUCH smarter than that boob. Of course, my pocket lint is too.

[justshutupandtakeit]

Actually Lurch was trying to avoid active service by joining the Reserves. Then the Reserves got called up, heh heh heh.