American Foreign Legion part 2

[Pekka]

Sure. I said I'd find a side I want to fight with. Sure, it might not be possible to keep all clean. As I said, I can't explain it myself. Who can say they're willing to fight and then explain some good reasons why they'd do it?
Why should only the unfortunate ones fight? If my buddies are in trouble and I'm able, it's harder me not to fight.

[DinoDoc]

Once in the unit, members are largely isolated from the general populace, limiting the possibility that one could somehow be a spy for one of France's enemies.

This is going to have to be an essential part of any attempt at copying France's idea.

[VetLegion]

As I said I wont judge you and you don't need to explain yourself, atleast to me

But I do suggest reading a book or seing a movie that oppose war. See both sides of the medal.

[Pekka]

I also said that I'm not that willing to be a merc, finding a war to fight in. I'd like to be in governments legal forces. If I don't get to be in one, that still does not mean I'm going to search for a war and volunteer.. maybe I get a place to study or something first. I just would not definitely rule it out as one option, even when it is bad one, definitely the last one.

[Pekka]

DinoDoc, naturally, before they're neutralized, there is no reason to risk national security for possible spies.

[VetLegion]

Kramerman, yes some people cope with war quite well.

But the truth is you can not predict this. If you could than they would only send 'the right people' into war. It's not only about reluctance or drugs. People can get PTSD or something simmilar much after the war has ended, and you can in no way predict who will get it and who won't.

[Pekka]

Vetlegion, Yes, I've read books already, tons of them. Also asked lots of questions from my dads old buddy, who was in the winter war. Also my favourite war movie is 'Savior' which is, ironically, anti-war movie. It's quite realistic, there's not much killing going on, but it's touches deep emotions how war can make people monsters and really hate. Maybe you have seen it, since it's about that conflict you might know the best. It's a great movie.

And also I like to point out what Kramerman said. It must be so much tougher for the drafted ones, and people who do not want it. I won't say I would run around enemy perimiter with hard on and screaming 'war, what a rush!'.

[VetLegion]

I havent heard of Saviour, I look it up in IMDB.

I have seen a british movie about their peacekeepers in central Bosnia recently. Long movie with not much action, sometimes looks like a documentary. But pretty shocking.

[Pekka]

I have seen that recently true.. it was pretty good, I liked it.

[Pekka]

Look it up already! It's something everyone should see, if they have only seen war movies like Platoon or Rambos.. It is very good, actually Oliver Stone movie with Dennis Quaid in the leading role. It's not that much of a Hollywood movie though. EVERYONE should see it.

[VetLegion]

Also I have seen the movie "Winter War". Judging from Winter War, Finns make good soldiers (hey not meant as encouragement, just observation )

[Pekka]

Well naturally, fighting is in our blood. What do you think long peace time makes to a man here? They go crazy!

[Kramerman]

Originally posted by VetLegion
Also I have seen the movie "Winter War". Judging from Winter War, Finns make good soldiers (hey not meant as encouragement, just observation )

Little Finland fought off the Soviet Union, of course they are good soldiers

[VetLegion]

Ah damn spelling, found it. From the reviews looks like a decent movie (7.4/10). But it seems it has a happy end?

For most people in the war, there is no happy end.

I may rent this movie one of these days, its about Bosnia and I havent seen it, I m interested. Thanks for the tip.

I also saw that movie where americans go to find their pilot who crashed in Bosnia. What of a joke that movie is

[Pekka]

Nah, let's not turn this thread to another direction again..

So, anyway thanks for showing concern about me, VetLegion, but let's talk more about the topic .

So! What do you think of it?