An Open Challenge

DVaut1 · #1 08-11-2005, 09:54 AM

To anyone who supports the Iraq War, but doesn't feel obligated to enlist because "I'm not needed."

I'll transfer someone $250 on Party or Stars if they can satisfactorilly demonstrate that they went to their local army recruiter, tried to enlist, but we're turned away because the military has no need for new volunteers.

Arnfinn Madsen · #2 08-11-2005, 10:10 AM

Since I am a foreign citizen and in addition have taken part in anti-war demonstrations I guess I will be turned down. Can I still have $250? [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] I will send it to Amnesty .

DVaut1 · #3 08-11-2005, 10:11 AM

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Can I still have $250?

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Nope, sorry.

adios · #4 08-11-2005, 11:18 AM

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DVaut1 · #5 08-11-2005, 11:21 AM

39, I think? Someone with better knowledge will surely know. I thought it was 39, at least for reservists.

adios · #6 08-11-2005, 11:24 AM

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DVaut1 · #7 08-11-2005, 11:26 AM

Oh, of course, the military has to deem you capable of serving.

If the military sends you away because you're too old - it's not because they don't need volunteers, it's because you're (according to the military) not capable of serving.

To fulfill my challenge, the army has to turn you away with the justification that they don't need any new volunteers - as many have claimed.

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I'll transfer someone $250 on Party or Stars if they can satisfactorilly demonstrate that they went to their local army recruiter, tried to enlist, but we're turned away because the military has no need for new volunteers.

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Wes ManTooth · #8 08-11-2005, 11:30 AM

Why $250?
Does the reason to be turned away have to be "because the military has no need for new volunteers"?
What is your point with this "Open Challange"?
If you are against the war, what does this prove?

DVaut1 · #9 08-11-2005, 11:34 AM

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Why $250?

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It was rather arbitrary. It could have been $1 or $1,000,000,000; I can't lose because the military won't turn anyone away, because they need people.

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If you are against the war, what does this prove?

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In the other thread, a few posters were claiming they don't feel obligated to serve because they were "quite confident the military doesn't need new volunteers."

I just want someone to take my challenge and demonstrate how confident they really are.

I hope whoever decides to take me up on it has their bags packed before they head off to the recruiter, though.

FishHooks · #10 08-11-2005, 11:39 AM

Changing your rules now are ya? Just because people found a loophole, your word is not good.