Hi. My name is...Tim from Rochester, New York ...
Posted by Timbus 8 years, 10 months ago to The Gulch: Introductions
I'm very happy to have landed in the Gulch...and meet people who are interested in ideas and understanding the truth about human nature as well as the physical universe. I am a retired Army vet with deep interests in literature, history and philosophy. I believe that the strength of an Army rests on that soldier who can stand up and defend the principles of our Constitution and our freedoms without any hesitation. Vets are important to society because many of them have the discipline, vision and drive to create their own businesses and thus benefit the economy.
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- 3Posted by Mamaemma 8 years, 10 months agoWelcome, Tim. You sound like a very interesting person. Have you read Starship Troopers by Heinlein? In that book the only people who could be full citizens who could vote were vets.| Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 2Posted by Timbus 8 years, 10 months agoThank you. Yes, I have read Heinlein's "Starship Troopers" and enjoyed it. I never thought of making military or government service a prerequisite to citizenship until I read this novel. Heinlein has a point about earning one's citizenship--it is a great privilege. Interesting to note also that "green card holders" can gain American citizenship through military service. Still, I think the strength of the American military is based on the fact that it is an all volunteer force. It would be interesting to hear Heinlein's take on this if he were still alive. The motive to serve should be based on free will and a desire to defend our Constitution, freedom and way of life. Just my opinion on a very deep topic.| Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
- 3Posted by Mamaemma 8 years, 10 months agoThanks for the reply. I think that Heinleins troopers were an all volunteer force. I never served, but what I liked was the notion that citizenship was earned rather than being a gift.| Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
- 2Posted by Timbus 8 years, 10 months agoGood point. Thanks.| Mark as read | Parent | Best of... | Permalink
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- 2Posted by $ minniepuck 8 years, 10 months agoWelcome.| Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 1Posted by Zenphamy 8 years, 10 months agoWelcome Timbus.| Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
- 1Posted by $ rockymountainpirate 8 years, 10 months agoWelcome to the Gulch| Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
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- 1Posted by richrobinson 8 years, 10 months agoThank you for your service Tim. Welcome to the Gulch.| Mark as read | Best of... | Permalink
