“I will act as a soldier on the behalf of the majority, and not in the interest of the few who possess the greatest amount of wealth”

Based on the democratic ideals of America, that our nation’s citizens have a voice in the exercise of power, I will act as a soldier on the behalf of the majority, and not in the interest of the few who possess the greatest amount of wealth.

In basic training recruits learn a system called the Army Values, in which they follow as a moral guideline. The Army Values are set up as an acronym that spells out leadership, with a few of the vowels missing.

As I see it our leadership has ignored these rules of principle and have betrayed the standards in which the American people have placed so much pride.

It is time that the United States Soldier regains his dignified role as a defender of freedom and democracy.

It is time to give the nation’s army back to the people.

These are my Army Values:

(Loyalty)- The constant allegiance to the American people and the dedication to the liberties of our countries independence.

(Duty)- The obligation that binds a soldier to perform whatever task necessary to complete his responsibilities toward the goals of the American society.

(Respect)- Admiration and fair treatment towards all people and regard for their rights and feelings.

(Selfless Service)- Concern for others welfare before ones own and working for anothers benefit without reward. Personal sacrifice.

(Honor)- High standing of character. Exemplifying just action and honest practice.

(Integrity)- Sound and virtuous morality.

(Personal Courage)- Acting on your values despite the consequences or challenge.

I would like to see more soldiers exercise these values in the face of those opposed to a true American democracy.

Fight against greed and authority to do what is right by our nation.

Our leaders’ goals are not to the benefit of the majority who work themselves into poverty only to provide tax money that pays for their own shackles.

We deplete the strength and welfare of our own countrymen fighting as mercenaries for the elite rich who gain off exploiting government contracts and manipulating the oil market.

Let’s put worth in the American flag again. Let’s win back our values.

Let’s act as patriots.

A soldier in Iraq
Name withheld

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