Just Interested---How many of you have Fathers who Fought in WWII?

Yes I think the way we are raised makes a big difference in how we view things. The fact that my father served in the Army Air Corp. certainly shaped the way he saw life and it probably influenced the things he taught his three children.

My father was in Pearl Harbor during the attack.

He was a tail gunner during the war. I don't know how many conflicts he was involved in. It was hard to get him to talk about because he lost several friends.

He made sure my brothers and myself knew how, when and where to use weapons. We were taught to respect and care for our weapons.

I have, in turn, done the same with my children.

My father believed in God and Country and taught us the same values.

All service men and women have my respect for their continuing efforts in the military.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

I have a Grandfather that fought in WWII, my father joined during the Korean war and was a police officer for 37 years, and I have fought in every war and major action the country has fought in since.

I got rid of the last weapon I owned a few years ago. I feel the gun is more likely to kill a family member than it is to protect me in a home/boat invasion. A few weeks ago I observed a speed boat closing on me at high speed with men in dark uniforms and automatic weapons. I was certain they were pirates. Their boat was unmarked. They turned out to be Bahamian police. If I had a weapon some people would be dead. Maybe me.

On the other hand I think it is your right to keep and bear arms and that right is as much so that you can attack the government as it is to defend yourself. That is the way thnat I read the intent of the founders in their writings outside the constitution such as the Federalist papers. As you likely know the Supreme court agrees with me so Obama has no say in the matter.

I do not think that it has anything to do with my families military service. My belief comes strictly from readig the constitution.

My dad served in the US navy in the Pacific during WW II. I was in the Marine Corps eleven years after the end of WW II.

His generation and part of mine had a deep appreciation for life here in the US. WW II was an eye opening experience, some good, and some bad, for most Americans.

Too soon after WW II was over (5 years), we found ourselves right back at it in Korea for another three years. By then, a militaristic mind set had taken over in the US, so for many going into the Vietnam conflict was daja vu. It didn't turn out as Lyndon Johnson had hoped, after all, when your leader is the first to capitulate, it's hard to keep a winning attitude amongst the troops.

The right to bear arms will always be with me. This latest trend makes it especially necessary for Americans to maintain this right. We have in Washington today, a gaggle of newbies who seem to have an agenda. Just what this agenda is, has already exposed itself somewhat, and it could be going in the direction that a country without arms is easier to control. I will opt to maintain my own control !

My late father fought in the south pacific, almost lost a leg to shrapnel.

Won 3 bronze stars & 1 purple heart.

He was in the Army Air Corps. he was ground support and did guard duty for the air bases from sneak attacks.

He saw action in 3 major battles, the only one I know of was on Saipan.

He and a Sgt were the only two to come back from there, from his squad.

The way I view my country?

My dad fought in the South Pacific, his two brothers fought in Europe during WWII.

I am VERY grateful for what they did and what your doing in the Air Force.

Everyone that has and does serve in the military deserve a good hand shake and a free beer. (I know that's no where near what we owe the military, but that's the best I can do).

God bless you and God bless the United States of America!!!

I do

My late father fought the Japs in Peleliu and invasion of the Philippines.

And yes the right of individuals to keep and bear arms without belonging to a militia is protected by the 2nd Amendment.

My grandfather fought in WWII. I'm only 38, and my dad only 68, so he's way too young for WWII. Both he (navy) and my mother (army) got out of the service in the early 60's just before we started putting troops in Vietnam. They as well as I value the Constitution, our civil liberties and our country. No wonder we all hate Bush.

I think military experience changes ones viewpoints about many things, not for all, but for most, and usually makes us more conservative, especially after we have seen life in other countries.

GB

Major, Sqdn Cmdr, USAF 1960-1968