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Good arguements all across the board.  I'm not going to say anything more to attempt to back up my beliefs, but I think everyone here has good arguments, and definitely food for thought.  Good stuff.

Don't get me wrong, I totally agree that words can spark action that can cause harm.  At the same time, words are words, not actions.  Telling someone you're going to punch them isn't the same as actually doing it.  Yes, you can get charged for uttering threats to someone, but you can't get...

Good article.  I especially like the notion of removing hate legislation from the criminal code.  Though I'm not a proponent of hatred toward any individual or group, I believe in freedom of speech, all speech, even if that speech may be harmful.

Is there some kind of requirement to attending one of these events?  They sound interesting, but I wouldn't want to go to one if I wasn't invited.  Once I've got my occupational training completed, I might be inclined to show up at one of these things and baffle people with my usual bullshit.

Yes, lets create an atmosphere of alienation for the kids that don't recite it.  That's what we want, MORE social division in the classroom  ::).  You give kids more credit then they deserve if you think it won't happen.  And hell, isn't that why those two kids at Columbine went on their little...

Here's my vote for the worst---- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGuhZvO1DKg

Frankly, I don't see that big of a problem regarding the gender-issue in the Canadian Armed Forces, especially when compared to the US Military.  Physical strength counts for only so much in the Army- mental toughness I would say is just as if not more important, and I know plenty of women who...

I wore my Army Brat status as a badge of honor.

You tend to fill up your sentences with a plethora of acronyms and/or brevity that most people don't understand. You answer yes/no questions with- "HUA!" You don't get sent to your room for punishment----you get a severe dressing down, and then several days of labor with no privilages as...

Dude, I want that Punisher-skull buttstock in the back. .... ...What the hell is wrong with me, I'm looking at the freakin' buttstock!?

It's funny, actually most of the people I speak with who have been on tour, tend to say they have more positive experiences then negative ones.  I suppose that really does depend on a lot of factors of course- where you are, what kind of action you're in, if you had any casualities what-not.  My...

You're absolutely right CSA, I haven't been on a tour before.  It's definitely something I want to experience though, I can tell you that with complete honesty.  I can't say for sure how I'll react to it...hell, I might piss myself at the first sound of gunfire, who knows? I was just using that...

Well, if I might play Devil's Advocate with regards to Vash's statement about joining for personal reasons- I think there HAS to be a personal motivating factor to wanting to join the Forces.  I can't speak for everyone, but I know there was one for me- I wanted to better myself by joining an...

I personally wouldn't mind there being some kind of system in place to allow for optional tour extensions for individuals.  I realize that'd be extremely difficult given the scale of our forces on tour, but I think such a system could be favorable.  Example- I'm a young guy, I don't have a...

Here's my dollar-fifty on the original topic. Religion in schools- No.  Why not?  Simply because, we live in a diverse society, a society made up of literally hundreds of religions, and people of no religion.  To enforce or at the very least reinforce religious beliefs alienate those people...

Man, I could so go for some ham right about now. Seriously though- it's pretty obvious the kid is standing back from the hog.

It's funny you mention people not wanting to go to war SupersonicMax.  Many of my civilian friends who I talk to about being in the military say the same thing "Oh, I'm thinking of joining, but I don't want to go to war." My answer to them is invariably "Then don't enlist." I honestly don't...

I just saw that commercial the other night actually, and it was impressive----far more so than some of the other cheesy Marine Corps recruiting commercial they've had in the past.  I think its message is fundimentally universal for all branches of the military in any country really.  Military...

Someone burn my ears...then my eyes.... Brian Johnson must be spinning in his grave....er....well, maybe Bon Scott.

I think I'm still in shock over the Wings losing to the Lowly Ducks.