I have a problem with it. I don't want them in my Air Force. I want trustworthy, concientous, loyal Americans who want to serve for reasons other than to get out of jail or prison. I don't want to hijack this thread but I find this a fascinating debate. A friend and I have gone back and forth on it numerous times. Maybe you can Freepmail me with your thoughts.
I think AF boot camp is cake. Navy is next easiest. Then Army and Marines. But any of the above could *possibly* turn a malcontent into an man. It's worth a shot in my humble opinion.
I just don't see what our current "rehabilitation" jail system does. Give them the opporunity to serve, learn and be a man. And the first time they screw up -> slammer.
You got a good point... think French Foreign Legion.
I think AF boot camp is cake. Navy is next easiest. Then Army and Marines. But any of the above could *possibly* turn a malcontent into an man. It's worth a shot in my humble opinion.
Maybe before they forced DI's to become "more sensitive" (say that with a loud Democratic lisp!) to recruits. Now? I wouldn't want some of the trash that society has hurled forth in the military. I saw too many malcontents who actually volunteered and somehow made it through Marine boot camp. They bring down the rest. They would be a danger in wartime. Just my opinion on it.