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Discrimination
I'll admit, I am only 14, but I love the military. I have wanted to be a fighter pilot dating back to when I was five. My father recently retired from the Navy, and I want to join USAF, but I can't. I have diabetes. I find is very discouraging and discriminating that diabetics can not join. If one wants to join, I think the oppurtunity should be there. Right now, I am in Junior Air Force ROTC and my high school. I love the class, and I we (the "flight") were informed that if we joined the service, we would automatically be started at a higher rank than the others. But I do not have the choice to join, and I am considering to write to George Bush explaning how I feel. Should I?
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It has been a little over four years since I visited this site. I had completely forgotten about it until I needed advice on life. Thank you everyone for the help with this question. I'm pleased to say I will be working as a contractor building the planes for the military, rather than flying them.
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Hi, I was also in NJROTC (naval rotc) for four years and now I am in the marine corps. I know how hard that must be, and I really feel for you, but those regulations were put in place for your and everyone else's safety. I know it is a real downer, but you can try exploring your options. I know that there are MANY ways for civilians to work with enlisted personnel, even if you have diabetes. I wouldn't reccommend writing President Bush because they are not his rules, they are safety regulations. (I also don't appreciate that other person calling Pres. Bush a fucktart..lol). Please do not give up hope to one day help serve your country! Good luck ;)
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It's always good to write letters to the president (and your representatives, too!) but keep in mind that there are still a lot of civilian jobs in the military that will be open to you, so chances are you'll be able to participate somehow. Also keep in mind that the process involved in becoming an air force pilot is a very, very selective one. You're not alone in dreaming about it, and you definitely aren't alone when it comes to being left out. Thousands of men and women who don't have diabetes fall short every year because of physical issues (eyesight or hearing requirements rank up there on the disqualification scales) or failure to pass tests. The US air force and navy want the best pilots in the world, and that's what they get.
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Yes. You are trying to pursue a career with something you love and are willing to do whatever it takes to do this, but if you do write the letter, which I think you should, you should have your parents, as well as some friends and people who support this, sign it as well. Kind of like a petition. It is your choice and you want to serve your country. Write the letter. You deserve this chance and opportunity.
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I think that that is a great idea. Just because you have an illness should not mean you shouldn't be left out of things that you want to do. Especially since you seem to be so interested in it. I can somewhat understand where they are coming from though, because you could like pass out or something if your sugars all of a sudden get to low. I'm not exactly sure what can happen when that happens, but still I think you should write him and tell him. I'm so on your side with this!! haha good luck!!
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I would definitely write to George Bush and explain your concerns. I would also write letters to your Congressmen from your area. You can find the addresses by searching at the links below. By writing to the government, you are making them aware of the issue at hand. Until they know there is a problem, they can't do much about it.
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I would also ask why diabetics are not allowed to join the military. Once you know the reasoning, you can come up with an argument against it.
Good luck. I hope this works out for you.
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well for one thing i think its discrimative that wiccans are not allowed to practice their religion in the army so write to him about that too
yes all others are alowwled to(as long as it is not mourning about the enemy i think)
HONESTALY i am completly against G.W.B becaus ehe is involved in worse things then the watergate scandal. have you ever seen farnheight nine eleven?
i think yes you should write but i also think more people need to inquire into his past freedom of speech right?
i also belive that G.W.B needs to explain why he without any evidance that osama bin laden was there bombed iraq and the says that the usa is friends with them all the while saying they are against them and will find nuclear weapons.
i know this is all one opinion but hes at war with terrorism not iraies.
GWB will suffer greatly for his crimes.
did you know theres a curse on us prsedent?
every 20-22 years a presdent is assainated in office GWB is next
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I know you want to hear something encouraging and ethusiatic. Honestly, it's worth a try. But, don't be dissapointed if nothing happens. Millions send letters every year, and rarely ever does he even get one. He's to "busy" which is a bunch of bull if you ask me. But it's worth a try. Best of luck!!
Dr. Minkus
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I wouldn't expect writing to the president would help you much. The president gets thousands of letters a day, some of them tell him about the gray little aliens they just saw, or the fact that their toilet still leaks even though they told the super about it weeks ago...
My point is, you probably wont make an impact. Try letter writing and meetings at the local levels first, the recruiter for your area or the school you wish to attend. They'll be better able to address your concerns and might have better action plan for you to follow.
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no because george bush is a fucktart
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Im unsure if Bush is the one you should right too. It maybe Im not all that into "Poltical" things I really Just wanted to respond to say that i hope one day your dreams do come true, and if you stick to it, and belive hard theres always a possibility. Good luck. =)
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