Some people, including American Jews are worried that McCain will bring about a situation that will begin a draft..and some of these American Jews have young boys as their children. The problem here is that Obama will not make it any beter and will bring about a more dangerous situation that, without a doubt, will bring about a draft.
Why are so many younger Jews so cowardly when it comes to serving in the US military? That just gives Jew haters more reason to say we're a bunch of takers and not givers.
JewishAmericanPatriot,
I remember several months ago we had this discussion. There are many Jews who have served in the military. Truth is that we are a very, very small minority in the general population. It is natural that we are not very well defined in the military. My father was a proud member of the Army and I know other Jews who have served. One other reason I think, only my opinion, is that the military doesn't offer the same potential for livelihood as does a profession like Doctor or Lawyer or other professions.
I know that other members here at JTF also have great military men in their families. It is not fair to say that as a group the Jews don't fight in the military.
muman613
I agree with you; my father (obm) served in the US Army during WW2; my grandfather served in WW1 in France. Another family member served in the Pacific during WW2 and saw combat on Okinawa as well as took part in the liberation of the Philippines and the occupation of Japan.
My husband is a US Navy veteran and his whole family (males) served in the US Navy and USAir Force. In fact my husband was born on a USAF base in Europe.
My complaint is why so many OTHER Jews not only don't serve, but make a big show of not doing so. They get active in communist causes, are against almost any war this country declares, and are basically always on the wrong side of every damn issue! The only truly patriotic Jews I know are all Orthodox!