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Have you ever served in or considered joining the armed forces?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on November 10, 2012
“ Yes, I was a Marine. It was kind of a family tradition.”
“ No, definitely not. My entire family has been in the military. I’m not aggressive enough.”
“ I considered joining, yes. Most of my family is in the military. I almost joined the Navy, but I don’t know.”
“ No, it never crossed my mind.”
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RoeDapple 6 months, 1 week ago
No, I have not served. Yes, I considered, attempted to join the armed forces. Later I was called for the draft. In both cases a minor issue kept me form passing the physical. I have the deepest respect for all who have served.
wowzersdude 6 months, 1 week ago
No I haven't. Nor would I ever.
Pleiku 6 months, 1 week ago
For those who have fought for it freedom holds a flavor that the protected can never know.
Eddie_Haskell 6 months, 1 week ago
No, but Sean Penn is violently adamant about referring to the Faulkland Islands as Islas Malvinas.
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