War in Iraq

Journal 4
O’Brien was on the border of Canada when he had made his decision. He had received his draft car to go to war in Vietnam. He new he didn’t want to go to war, knowing that it could lead to his death, however, his respect of his family steered him in the other direction. Because he didn’t want to disappoint his family, he turned around and was headed off to the war.
He is upset with himself for going off to war because he knew he didn’t want to and the only reason he did was for his family. Personally I think he is brave for going to war. He knew that he was a death bed waiting to happen. However, regardless of what he believed, he went off to war to not disappoint his family.
If I was in his situation I would have gone to war as well. Even though I know that I had a good chance of not coming home safely if at all, I would fight for my country and family. There was really no point for us to be involved in the war like we had been, but if other American citizens my age were going off to war; I am just as capable of helping our troops survive and protect one another out in combat.
I sure as “heck” hope that we don’t have a draft or anything as severe as Vietnam was. I don’t think we could ever have another war quite like Vietnam. At least I don’t think the war in Iraq will be like that considering no one seems to be as involved as they were in Vietnam. There were numerous riots and anti war songs and posters going around to stop Vietnam, however, as for the war today, it isn’t as publicized. Nothing could be quite like Vietnam.
If there was a draft today I would probably be forced to vacate America because of my parents. I don’t mind going into the services and fighting for my country. I would be terrified and nervous every day of my life, but I know our troops are feeling the same way right now.