Future Career?
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Topic: Future Career?
Posted By: .Ryan
Subject: Future Career?
Date Posted: 14 September 2005 at 11:48pm
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I'm going to be a highschool history teacher when I graduate from OU
here in about 3 years. I haven't decided on rather I'm going straight
through to get my masters or stop and get it later after I teach for a
while. Teachers make more money with more letters behind their names so
I'm kinda leaning on just getting it over with. Thought about
eventually getting my doctorate but thats a ways off..... You? -------------  |
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Posted By: whack-a-mole
Date Posted: 14 September 2005 at 11:52pm
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I'm going for a degree in aerospace engineering. I don't graduate for at least four years. I agree, I'd like to go ahead and get my masters over with. I may Co-Op while I try to get the rest of my degree. I don't know yet, but I've got a little while to decide. ------------- NASA and the Americans spent millions of dollars and hundreds of hours to develop a pen that would write in space.....The Russians used a pencil. |
Posted By: SuperXero
Date Posted: 14 September 2005 at 11:58pm
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You know who gets even more respect? A teacher with a master's degree, who served in the USMC. ------------- Tenacious and Versatile |
Posted By: .Ryan
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 12:02am
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Usually, unless they suck. Are you trying to recruit me or make a referance? ------------- |
Posted By: impulse!
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 12:03am
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I'm going to UTI after HS, then becoming a Porsche mechanic. I might move into being a mechanic for either NHRA or F1. ------------- 
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Posted By: .Ryan
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 12:05am
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Cool, I got a phamphlet from them. I suck at that sorta stuff though...
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Posted By: Funky
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 12:06am
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Chartered Accountant
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"Don't you hate pants?" |
Posted By: impulse!
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 12:07am
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Great school. Best part is all you have to due is graduate High School. So my current Junior and Senior year is going to very easy. But it's a little pricey. -------------
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Posted By: SuperXero
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 12:08am
Nah, was partially joking, but in my opinion, the most respected people in the world (to me) are soldiers. The Marines seem to be an almost higher class of soldier though, and the USMC is very highly regarded around the world. Perhaps its just me, but knowing a person is/has served in the armed forces puts them a notch above the rest in my eyes. ------------- Tenacious and Versatile |
.Ryan wrote:Posted By: .Ryan
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 12:10am
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Oh, I thought it was an OS reference. But yeah, I agree with the USMC thing. If I was able I'd prolly join up...
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Posted By: NiQ-Toto
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 1:09am
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Packaging Science Engineer. ------------- ///AMG What? |
Posted By: WGP guy
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 4:56am
| Aeronautical engineering degree from USAF Acadmey, college AF ROTC. Then Air Force, if I get to be a pilot I will stay for as long as possible, if I don't Ill stay for 4 years. |
Posted By: bluemunky42
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 6:33am
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I'm going to be either a big rig truck driver, a tree farmer, or a dj in a nightclub/on the radio. ------------- 
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Posted By: youm0nt
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 6:54am
| pro cyclist after college,then athletic trainer when i retire.i dont know. |
Posted By: Boss_DJ
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 7:05am
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Posted By: NotDaveEllis
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 7:40am
Aka a pro jew |
Posted By: SuperXero
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 7:43am
If you think you're gonna want to get into radio... start now. It takes most people years and years just to work their way up to a program that runs at like 4 am. ------------- Tenacious and Versatile |
Posted By: TheSpookyKids87
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 7:55am
| I'm really torn between a few things. A US History teacher as well and a police officer. |
Posted By: sporx
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 10:20am
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OU eh? I like their football team. ------------- 
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Posted By: *Stealth*
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 10:22am
| Proffesional glove wearer. |
Posted By: Brokenhearted
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 11:20am
A housewife to make all my husband's kinky fantasy come true........beyond that no idea
------------- In sleep he sang to me, In dreams he came, That voice which calls to me and speaks my name. |
Posted By: Clark Kent
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 11:25am
| I don't think housewife fantasies usually count as "kinky"... |
Posted By: NiQ-Toto
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 11:32am
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Posted By: Brokenhearted
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 11:36am
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I'll let you know in about 5 years
------------- In sleep he sang to me, In dreams he came, That voice which calls to me and speaks my name. |
Posted By: Clark Kent
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 12:08pm
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Getting closer... Cuffs are still pretty vanilla, though. Hades and I don't even bother with the cuffs anymore. ;) |
Posted By: DBibeau855
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 1:46pm
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I collect old and rare books.
And rotary telephones... I dont have a career in mind really. Maybe work for the government. But if that doesnt work out. Im chust gonna hang out give to charities and be a pimp i guess. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/DBibeau855/?chartstyle=myspacecolors"> 
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Posted By: IrIsHGunNeR37
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 1:47pm
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Right now I'm going for history as a major.....going to get my master in teaching after that or I may just be a firefighter not to sure yet. ------------- "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear." -Ambrose Redmoon |
Posted By: oreomann33
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 2:42pm
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Invent something really cool.
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Posted By: Bounty
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 2:55pm
| Im not positive but Im probably gonna join law enforcement or military, hell maybe both. I still have time to think, maybe Ill be drafted... |
Posted By: bluemunky42
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 2:59pm
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i would've liked to be a cop, but i don't think i would graduate from the academy. -------------
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Posted By: DBibeau855
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 3:03pm
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I wouldnt mind being a cop. God that would be ironic. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/DBibeau855/?chartstyle=myspacecolors">
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Posted By: holysmartone
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 3:08pm
| Going active in the USMC for 2 years, reserves for another 2. After that, college at Ferris State for a 4year in Mechanical Engineering. |
Posted By: Razgriz Ghost
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 3:49pm
| Nurseing, or enginerring. Two very different feilds but I really can't choose yet. |
Posted By: Clark Kent
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 3:56pm
| Maybe I'll go to law school. |
Posted By: DBibeau855
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 3:58pm
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I plan on just being awsome for the rest of my life. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/DBibeau855/?chartstyle=myspacecolors">
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Posted By: Hairball!!!
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 4:52pm
Does being awesome require spelling? |
Posted By: Clark Kent
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 4:54pm
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From Dictionary.com: 1 entry found for awsome.awsome \Aw"some\, a. Same as http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=awesome - Awesome .
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Posted By: TruePaintballer
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 4:54pm
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either a FireFighter or a Psychologist ------------- http://www.freewebs.com/outlawspaintball/index.htm - Outlaws *Sponsors* http://www.abrika.ca - Abrika |
Posted By: DBibeau855
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 4:58pm
Yeah. We been over this one before.  ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/DBibeau855/?chartstyle=myspacecolors">
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Posted By: .Ryan
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 4:59pm
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I wanted to be a UFOlogist when I was little...lol...
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Posted By: 98God
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:06pm
| Once I get out of highschool I am going to join the army. |
Posted By: Fat Stalin
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:09pm
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Attend Stanford. Go to Law school. Be hired by a firm that has
connections with Stanford, or try to become a partner in my ex-stepdads law firm (I still have close ties with him.) ------------- 
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Posted By: DBibeau855
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:10pm
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Dont be a lawyer, we have too many.. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/DBibeau855/?chartstyle=myspacecolors">
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Posted By: Fat Stalin
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:11pm
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I considered getting an MBA and working my way through the business
path, but it doesn't interest me. I don't want to be a doctor because
it takes way to long, and I have no idea about what interests me.
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Posted By: .Ryan
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:13pm
Lawyers are the new clergy! ------------- |
Posted By: WGP guy
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:17pm
| Airforce for 4 years, leave, Navy for 4 years, leave, USMC 4 years, leave, army 4 years, leave, coast gaurd 4 years, leave, repeat. |
Posted By: Fat Stalin
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:18pm
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Posted By: .Ryan
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:19pm
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The top quote was prolly a joke...
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Posted By: WGP guy
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:20pm
Yep. |
Posted By: Cedric
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:23pm
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Director.
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Posted By: RedLion56
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:28pm
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Officer in the british army ------------- A5 12"Bigshot Pure energy 20ozCo2x2/AntiSyphon 32 degrees Black X_chamber Pen spring mod Polished Internals |
or boxer or even a hitman of somekind
Posted By: .Ryan
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:30pm
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I wanted to be a hitman too....you can do that part time though can't ya?
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Posted By: TRAVELER
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:44pm
The local Porsche Audi dealer down here (Champion, same as the racing team) doesn't hire from technical schools. The advertise in the local paper from time to time for entry level techs whom they train themselves. All they require is basic mechanical aptitude, basic tools, and dependability. If you want to go to a technical school and expect a good job when you graduate, go to aviation mechanics. My cousin studied at Colorado Aero Tech and was hired by Continental upon graduation. The pay scale is more than double what auto mechanic graduates can expect. ------------- For I will wander to and fro, I'll go where I no one do know, |
Posted By: TRAVELER
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:48pm
You don't have to wait until you get out of high school. The Army has a split option program that will allow you to attend basic training the summer before your senior year. After graduation you'll attend AIT and be assigned to your particular unit. You'll get your bonus (if one is offered) earlier, if nothing else, you'll make enough money in basic training to buy a car for your senior year. BTW, law school sucks, as does the field in general. I got my JD, but went on for a degree in education. The pay isn't as spectacular, but one teacher gets as much respect as a room full of lawyers. ------------- For I will wander to and fro, I'll go where I no one do know, |
Posted By: soonerdude05
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:52pm
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Be a programmer or something like that and design and make video games.
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Posted By: AgentWhale007!`
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:54pm
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Graduate from UF with a degree in Journalisim. Work for a news agency, write freelance on the side. Hopefull work for CNN. Writing for Rolling Stone or Newsweek would be my dream job. ------------- Paintball is lame.  |
Posted By: Clark Kent
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:55pm
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Unless you happen to be standing in a Porsche dealership... ;) |
Posted By: southernboy51
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 5:58pm
| either Marines or Army then who knows |
Posted By: .Ryan
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 6:00pm
lol.... Hey Trav, I've heard different figures, any word on how much you start out at teaching? ------------- |
Posted By: DBibeau855
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 6:04pm
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Being a lawyer, it depends what kind of lawyer you are. There are vast sums of money to be made. If you are good, and know the right people. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/DBibeau855/?chartstyle=myspacecolors">
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Posted By: Bango
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 6:13pm
Either that or a SWCC in the Navy. ------------- http://imageshack.us"> 
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Posted By: Tolgak
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 6:22pm
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Everybody is saying "...going to be..." Don't say that unless you are
absolutely positive you are going to do what you say you are. I want to become an Aerospace Engineer and double major in Safety Science or something like Aviation Business Administration. Hopefully from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University because they have the best Aerospace Engineering program in the country. ------------- 
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Posted By: Kristofer
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 6:45pm
I am trying to become a Marine. medical waivers are a pain in the butt. Actually getting discharged at the end of the month if Idont get cleared next week  Other than that. I want to bea part of the NRA
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Posted By: Clark Kent
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 6:47pm
| Professional NRA member? |
Posted By: djrock
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 8:46pm
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It's been changed jackass. |
Posted By: 98God
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 9:15pm
I am absolutely 100 percent sure that's what I'm doing. |
Posted By: WGP guy
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 9:17pm
What about the Air Force academy? I'm sure they have a great Aero Engineering program  |
Posted By: cdacda13
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 9:21pm
| I will be a lawyer |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 9:30pm
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What kind? ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: djrock
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 9:31pm
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I wanna be a professional forum moderator. -------------
It's been changed jackass. |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 9:32pm
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The pay isn't too great... ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: triggerhappy1
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 9:41pm
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Machinist, or some kind of metal work/manufacturing. ------------- 
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Posted By: Da Hui
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 9:48pm
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Posted By: TRAVELER
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 10:01pm
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I make $34k a year teaching, which is about typical for this state.
It's definitely a full time undertaking, but more worthwhile than many
other jobs out there. I received my degree in English from UNM, and my law degree from Western State. I received my degree in education from MDCC in South Florida, not a difficult course with my previous background. I'm also an Army veteran. With my qualifications the Army payed off the majority of my student loans when I enlisted, and the remainder where deferred. I've always suffered from not knowing what it is I really want to do in life, so I've tried quite a few different things. I'm not sure if I've found my niche yet, I enjoy the practical side of my job, but not the political side. I have friends who work in law enforcement, and I've been offered a job with the local department. The pay is a few thousand dollars more a year, with a better pension. Politics still play a part in the job, but not to the same degree one finds in the schools. I'll be testing with them this week out of curiosity, the written test doesn't seem to be that difficult, and the physical agility test is a joke. ------------- For I will wander to and fro, I'll go where I no one do know, |
Posted By: cdacda13
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 10:02pm
Criminal. But, knowing how many people are involed in that, Ill most likely find some other area. Any suggestions Rambino? |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 10:06pm
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Criminal has three sides: Prosecutors, judges, and defense lawyers. Prosecutors are over-worked and (severely) underpaid, but some of them really like their jobs. Also a good political springboard. Judges get paid a little more (but not much), and have a pretty darn cool job. Also a good political springboard. Defense lawyers are mostly dirt poor. That's the problem with criminals - they usually don't have a lot of money. Of course, the very best criminal lawyers do VERY well. Bottom line - if money is your motivation, stay far away from criminal court. If you want to be involved in the criminal process for personal reasons, then you can't get much closer to the action. Many people move between prosecutor, defense, and judge, so you might be able to see every angle... ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: deadeye007
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 10:18pm
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Justice of the Peace would be an interesting judge position. You do Most class C misdemeanors and suits under 5k, also you get to do inquest (investigation of deaths) and other random things. It would be a neat job to have, you will be in the system but withoout a lot of the stress that comes with higher positions. IT will be harder to get in probably because of the politics, and im not sure but I dont think you have to have a law degree to be a Jp because you can not sentence anyone to jail.
BRad ------------- Face it guys, common sense is a form of wealth and we're surrounded by poverty.-Strato |
Posted By: TRAVELER
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 10:56pm
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You don't even need a high school diploma to be a JP in many places.
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Posted By: Tolgak
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 11:31pm
According to Newsweek/Kaplan ERAU has been the best for 6 years. -------------
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Posted By: impulse!
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 11:41pm
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I like the responses of people joining the military. Why can't more youth be like this? I sure as hell don't want a draft. -------------
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