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To: xzins

Since you had a long career in the service, can you tell me what percentage of male Americans join the military in one branch or another? I have two brothers and a fifty percent service record; but I also have about 25 first cousins and only 2 of the 25 served, making an 8 percent record.

I don’t find it unusual that any particular five sons need to have had military service. How many families have five sons? Too many variables on which to make a firm conclusion.


205 posted on 01/15/2008 2:56:06 PM PST by maica (Romney '08)
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To: maica
my Family - out of 4 of us myself, brother, 2 sisters -- 3 served. Brother - Army 6 years, Sister - AF 6 yrs, Me - Af 24 Yrs.

Of our kids only one of 7 has served - Niece - Navy 4 years.

208 posted on 01/15/2008 2:59:16 PM PST by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to protect it.)
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To: maica

Your question is an indictment of America, Maica. It confirms my belief that Duncan Hunter is the man who stands head and shoulders above the rest. Not only has he served, but he has kept his honor.

But, you would think that for those who’ve been given so very much that they would sense an obligation....someplace along the line. Especially a political family should sense this.


241 posted on 01/15/2008 3:14:54 PM PST by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain! True Supporters of Our Troops Support the Necessity of their Sacrifice!)
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