Maturity is a serious thing in life, and there are certain things we can and cannot do until we reach a certain age. For example, you might not be able to watch a rated R movie until you are 17. Their are some age restrictions that are unfair though. Like going to the military at 17 but can't rent a car till your 25, that makes no sense. You're telling me you might die before you can even rent a car? It's been proven that by the age of 25 your brain is fully devolved. So why do you want an immature 17 year old playing with guns in the army for ? We need to fix these age restrictions. When Kate states “ When I took this stage, you all assumed that i'm some child genius or some accredited creator because i’m 17. I must have done something …show more content…
to get your attention” tells you that there might be some teens that could be a mature genius, but sadly Kate is not one of them Maturity can grant you a lot of opportunities like watching a rated R movie or renting a car. A lot of people take these opportunities for granted though. The age restrictions are a bit wack because you can go to the n military at the age 17 but can't rent a car till you're 25. Adults would probably not believe what i'm saying right now just because i'm a teenager. Kate SImmonds from Ted talk states that ‘I've been told to adults that I've not been ready to vote, though I keep up with politics , and I'm sure of my beliefs. I've been told to stop to stop fighting for equality because I have a little voice, and won't fix anything.” Proves that adults don't trust us because we are teens. Some teens can be trusted because they can be mature too. Maturity takes time to develop depending on how fast our brain process everything. Maturity is a big ticket to go do things that kids cannot do. They should change the age restrictions on the military.
I believe this because when you turn 17 and ask your parents for a gun they are obviously gonna deny your demand and say you're “immature”, so why does the military want an immature teenager playing around with guns? It is not logical. These teenagers are dying before they can even have a family and it's not fair for them nor their family. We cannot let a bunch of teenagers join combat and lose their lives at an early age it is not right. Some people just don't have no sympathy and just doesn't care about it. It's like saying you're letting a 10 year old drive your car. If you're not gonna let a teenager rent a car until 25 then you shouldn't let a teenager serve the military until 25, because this is not logical. Is the military that desperate for new soldiers? Letting teens sacrifice their own lives at an early age? We gotta make a change to all these corrupt age restrictions. In Alan Greenblatt article he states that “Rental-car restrictions are more than an annoyance, They’re also a confusing contradiction, in terms of what society expects of them. AFter all, states trust people to drive at a younger age: Most states issue driver's licenses to persons as young as 16 years old.” proves that the age restrictions are corrupt and confusing and we need to change some age
restrictions. The age restrictions should be changed and if we do change them, we will have a better environment around us. Alan Greenblatt states in his article that “ McNaull, now 36, still bristles at the memory of something he wasn't allowed to do in 23: Go down to the airport counter and rent a car,” and McNaull was involved in police pursuits at more than 100 mph. That just proves that the age system is corrupt. If they are gonna have age restrictions like this then they gotta have to give our special test for maturity for people like police offers that aren't 25 yet. It is not logical, we gotta have special test that can prove that you are mature to show that you're mature. A Lot of people are very sympathetic about this because they believe that going to the military at age 17 is really dangerous and they don't want their kids risking their lives at an early age. Why hasn't the military change the age restrictions? Im sure they know that once you turn 25, your brain starts to be mature. That just shows how ridiculous our age system is. We gotta make a change because this is getting out of hand and very confusing for a lot of people. We gotta change these age restrictions so we can have less trouble in the future and less teens dying. If we do not make these changes, then more teens will die and more trouble will come in the future because some people are not mature. These age restrictions are ridiculous and very confusing. Why haven't we done anything about this? Adults should care about this because they don't want their 17 year old going to war and dying. How bout when you go fly to Paris and you want to rent a car but you can't? It's not fair. What would you do if you’re in a situation like that? Would you let your 17 year old son/daughter go to war in an early age? If we change these age restrictions there will be less teenage deaths and when you need to rent a car whenever you don't have transport you can rent one. If we don't make these changes then teens will die at an early age, you won't have transport if you're not 25, and there will be more corrupt minds. I know you feel sympathetic about and i know but we gotta make these changes. You can be 17 and serve in the military, that's very ridiculous and we must make these changes.
In the year 1944, US Legislation passed the Servicemen’s Readjustment act, commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights. It is one of the most significant pieces of legislation ever produced by the federal government; one that impacted the United States socially, economically and politically. The GI Bill offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including financial assistance for higher education for veterans of U.S. military service. The benefits of the GI Bill are intended to help veterans readjust to civilian life following service to their country and to encourage bright, motivated men and women to volunteer for military duty. Many factors and contributions have gone into the development of the GI Bill, and it has changed over the years. This research paper will introduce the reader to a brief history of the formation and evolution of the GI Bill, discuss the current benefits that it offers to student populations in response to their specific needs, and introduce current implications that the GI Bill has placed on student veterans and institutions across the nation.
“Through out most of their history, Americans freely defended their nation from threats both domestic and foreign. Only in their greatest conflicts - the Civil War, World War I, and the lead - up to World War II” (Forbes) they had to implement the draft. A draft, "called conscription in most countries, is the process by which the United States has, in the past, gathered members of its military. Generally, a man called to serve through the draft would serve for two to four years" (Rich). "Toward the end of the increasingly-unpopular Vietnam War, President Nixon led efforts to end the draft and create an all-volunteer military"(Nyden). The difference between a draft and an all-volunteer army is based on the quality, decisions, and the money.
The United States should not reinstate the draft in order to save money, to lower stress, and to allow for a more effective military. In order to maintain a stable army the government needs to have the mental and physical ability to tolerate the stress and physical conditions. Paying volunteer soldiers proves less expensive than compensating millions of unwilling servicemen. When drafting people they will expect more of a return for serving their personal time. Forcing these training cadres to put up with the recruits makes their stress levels raise. These ranks already have to worry about 2,600,000 enlisted people, not including active duty soldiers. Coming from an enlisted soldier in the army, why would a volunteer soldier want to fight along
"The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The Soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s country” (-General George S. Patton Jr). Here within our borders we are the lucky ones, we have been blessed with the pleasure of so many brave men and women; to volunteer in the world's greatest military; and put their lives on the line for something that they believe is a moral obligation. But, think of some other countries, that have conscription (the practice of ordering people by law to serve in the armed forces) laws. We as a nation have some laws on conscription, and if you are male and above the age of 18 you have already signed the slip of paper stating that in the time of war; if our great nation re-instated the draft then there is a great chance you will be serving on the frontline of the next Great War. This brings me to my first topic of this page, is it ethical to have a draft? My second topic that I will discuss will be on if it is morally acceptable to "draft dodge". What I mean on the second topic is if you have a right; that morally allows you to not go fight in the war.
The U.S. military is a strong force and body that protects and serves the American people. Many people support the military and some even disagree with it. What people forget is that without a military the U.S. would be totally over run by foreign countries claiming ground. The military also helps with the nation’s economy boosting the balance of money in the works. Families have trouble with members who serve since there is always chance that they never return but it is because of their service that we are still a free country. Even though the military causes pain to families when a loved one is lost, the U.S. needs a military because with a military the economy increases and that without a military we would be invaded by a dictator or foreign
The Military draft is the random selection of qualified citizens of the United States, that is put to use when a crisis occurs, like a war. When American citizens reached age 18, they had to sign up for eligibility to be drafted to go to war for their country. Throughout the country’s history, the requirements and limitations of drafting have changed. The draft has been going on since colonial times in America in order to fulfill the country’s military needs when there were not enough volunteer fighters for the military. The total amount of soldiers that one side has fighting for it is an important factor in any type of battle so getting the necessary amount of fighters is crucial. The draft assures everyone that this military need is satisfied at any point in time. Many people feel like the draft is not fair and not “American” and the draft has seen so much conflict since its invention. Throughout the history of the United States, the military draft has been a very important, yet highly controversial topic at the same time.
Conscription, also known as drafting, is a practice that requires mandatory enlisting into any of the branches of the armed forces. This practice has been adopted by the United States at the very least two times before and from what I can remember during World War II and the Civil War conscription was being practiced. Nowadays conscription is not practiced in the United States because there isn’t a need for it. Now, if you want to join the army you can do so by volunteering. However, there are people who believe conscription should be brought back. Some people believe that the drafting of younger people might help these young people develop useful skills and cultivate a sense of unity and national pride. Although all of these are valid reasons,
The United States of America has a long history of trying to provide support and benefits for the men (and recently women) who have fought for the country dating back to the Colonial War time in 1636. The Pilgrims passed a law saying the colony would care for the disabled soldiers who fought against Native Americans (U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs, 2015b). During this time, it was customary for veterans to receive pensions for their service during war-time. This effort was made to prevent desertions and to encourage more men to enlist. Another effort the U.S. government made was to offer public land free to men who fought in the war due to only 3,000 men drawing on the pensions offered during the Revolutionary
According to recent gallup poll, the percentage of Americans who want gun laws to remain the same or become less strict is higher than that of those who favor stricter gun laws (Chalfant). At age 18, people are claimed adults. Shouldn’t they be allowed to own a gun if they can volunteer to serve, and possibly die for the United States? The correct answer is yes. By raising the minimum age law it would take away citizen’s rights. It violates the Constitution's second amendment, which is the right to bear arms (Kozak). Also, by not setting a limit children would be found wandering the streets with guns and accidentally shooting things because they didn’t know any
I am writing to you so share with you my reasons for not being conscripted to serve in the Vietnam War and why I don’t believe in conscription. I would like to explain my reasons for not wanting to be conscripted, I hope you take these reasons into serious consideration and understand why I am standing by my thoughts.
Unbelievably, the United States citizens trust their sixteen-year-old children to drive three thousand pound vehicles. We require our working young to pay taxes. We trust the decision-making abilities of eighteen year olds in public elections, with the right to smoke, and with the choice of marriage without parental consent. Our young adults are encouraged to join the army and fight for their country. We however believe that until the age of twenty-one our young adults can not handle alcohol.
Another argument often used by those opposing lowering the legal drinking age brings up the fact that the brain doesn’t completely develop until the age of 20 to 25. If this is the case than why do we let 18 year olds vote and sign contracts. If they are viewed as adults in the eyes of the law then why is it we don’t treat them like they are adults. Another major issue brought up for young adults is that it is legal for 18 year olds to purchase and use cigarettes and other tobacco products, but it is illegal for 18 to drink alcohol. Congress is not being consistent with these laws, restricting young adults to their new found freedoms. An even larger argument how is a man old enough to enlist in the military and fight for our so called freedoms and liberties when 18, 19, and 20 year olds aren’t even old enough to have the privilege of a drink. “If you get shot at, you can have a shot.” Says Alaska State Representative, Bob Lynn. Lynn also served as a veteran in vietnam and tried to establish a drinking age for 18 year olds that are currently active members of the military. I believe that if a man is old enough to go to war and perhaps even have to kill someone than it is unreasonable and unjust not to let those men enjoy a cold one. These young men and women are considered adults and it is wrong not to treat them with the respect and responsibility they deserve as adults.
People/teenagers should buy handguns or assault rifles because when they go to the military, army, navy, etc they will be giving a handgun or any type of gun. So why not buy a handgun at age seventeen, they shall still be able to all the paperwork when any teenager purchases a handgun Most teenagers love to use handguns to practice with them to get better aim or stuff like that just to have fun but they should still be with guardian when they use it. Teenagers like to go hunting or practice their aiming as a sport. They let us buy shotguns and rifles at age 18 so why not let them buy any shotgun, rifle or handgun and age seventeens it's only a year of a difference. So long as they have a license for any of those sports they shall be able to
As we all grow up we attend some sort of elementary, intermediate, high school, then most go on to college. This is the generic life of any American citizen, however; is generic all this world is capable of? Is everyone in this country always going to go through the motions as the ones before us? The United States is ranked 14th in education in the world, simply because we always follow what the ones did before us. Seven of the top ten countries ranked in education have a mandatory minimum enlisting of eight months.(Wormer page) One in four high school graduates attend some sort of military school in the U.S. The United States military are all well rounded educated citizens who are taught how to handle any physical and
Before I describe to you some of the “routine” and specific situations, investigations, and actual cases and dispositions I encountered I feel I should outline some of the training that that I received starting with the Military Police and Basic Training. Looking back I see the importance of the initial Army training that centered on physical conditioning and the discipline necessary to obey and follow orders to become part of a team. We learned that what was good for one was good for all and of course the reverse. Each morning we stood inspection outside of the barracks with our field packs on. Part of our required equipment during the inspections was a razor. We found out why one morning at the beginning of our training cycle when one of