God, I hate morons. And I hate the fact that we're all suppose to "Respect" everyone's opinions. Sorry, but I don't respect everyone's opinions. I respect their "Right" to HAVE an opinion. But I only respect opinions that are thought out, educated, and knowledgeable. His is neither, so I don't respect him or his opinions. The main reason for establishing the Air Force as a separate entity in the first place was to provide a more specialized and efficient means of providing Air support. The mission of our military, no matter the branch, has not changed once since WWII. How we do it may have changed, but the mission itself is still the same.
This idiot sounds like many who have signed up in the military for "non-patriotic" reasons. Sorry, but there are many who sign up for the military strictly for personal and economic reasons. We had this discussion in different forms with "Why people apply to the academy". This is no different. I can't tell you how many people I seen in the military; officer, enlisted, active duty, guard, reserve, air force, navy, marine, and army; who only complain. They complain when they have to deploy. Complain when going TDY. Complain about getting called out. And saying stupid things like; "This isn't what I signed up for". I despise them all. This idiot included. (Maybe when I calm down I'll tell you how I really feel).
And the whole reason our military is as GOOD as it is, is because it's an all volunteer force. Draftees are NEVER as good. That's not to say that draftees haven't performed well in Vietnam and other engagements; just that most of the time, their performance wasn't motivated by their desire or choice to be there. When you're FORCED to be there, you have the right to complain and perform substandard. When you volunteer, the responsibility of your actions rest solely with you.
So, this POS, thinks it's best to go back to pre-WWII and let each branch of the military take care of all their own air/space/technology needs. And, he believes that manning our military with people who don't want to be there is better quality. Granted; because of economics; a large portion of the military is made up of individuals who don't come from wealthy or prominent families. But I'd choose a VOLUNTEER inner city black man/woman or southern red neck white trash; than a drafted mandatory Hampton liberal silver spoon fed pompous ass named Biff or Buffy. Especially if they walk in with some arrogant belief that they know better because their family is well to do. This guy should not be allowed to reproduce. This is not just because of the Air Force comments, but all his comments. Including the mandatory service. later./.... mike.....