Comments on: Support* the Troops http://whoplanswhom.com/2010/05/30/support-the-troops/ Who plans whom, who directs and dominates whom, who assigns to other people their station in life, and who is to have his due allotted by others? — Friedrich Hayek Tue, 29 May 2012 19:22:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Justin Oliver http://whoplanswhom.com/2010/05/30/support-the-troops/#comment-36 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:31:18 +0000 http://whoplanswhom.com/?p=525#comment-36 I think we should be willing to offer forgiveness if we expect soldiers to turn their back to government (and their government pensions).

]]> By: Justin Oliver http://whoplanswhom.com/2010/05/30/support-the-troops/#comment-35 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:53:22 +0000 http://whoplanswhom.com/?p=525#comment-35 No doubt, part of taking personal responsibility should include providing some sort of restitution.
I would personally offer my forgiveness if someone was truly remorseful, but others who have been more directly affected may feel differently.

]]> By: Pete Eyre http://whoplanswhom.com/2010/05/30/support-the-troops/#comment-37 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:17:00 +0000 http://whoplanswhom.com/?p=525#comment-37 A thought-provoking question no doubt but I think we may disagree on our conclusion. Should an individual be supported – even if they stand in opposition to immoral orders – if their position and training were paid for by theft?

I'd love to see some pro-freedom activists do outreach outside of military recruiting centers. Hopefully get potential recruits to think about their actions. The biggest difficulty I'd guess would be to offer them something tangible in terms of a better standard of living or other opportunities since many who do sign-up are looking for a way out of their current environment (the negative characteristics of which are often caused and/or exacerbated by government).

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