NFL proves the USA is officially in a permanent state of war

[Mitt Romneys sideburns]

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/s...131323269.html

A US Naval Academy graduate was drafted into the NFL, making the practice squad for the New England Patriots. There are two parts to this story that are ridiculous.

Players from the military academies must fulfill a five-year commitment after graduating. But ones who get drafted or signed by NFL teams are often granted leave to pursue their careers. Kettani had requested a leave from active duty that would allow him to stay with the Patriots, but he was informed by letter that his request was denied.

So as far as the military is concerned, becoming a big sports star excuses you from your military commitments.

Now, here is the real nonsense. This is what his denial letter said.

“As our nation is at war, it is important to ensure we maintain our commitment to the nation’s defense,” the letter from the Navy said. “As such, a release from active duty would be inconsistent with that effort."

We are currently at war. A war that has no official start or end. The USA is in a perpetual state of war.

[Austrian Econ Disciple]

You can get a voluntary discharge from Active Duty if you come into possession of large amounts of money (lottery, estate, gambling, etc.). It's a practical reason as the person will most likely have no further motivation to do the job up to standard. Of course going to the brig is always a consideration for dereliction of duty, but, you can always just put in the minimum amount of effort to not breach that barrier. This is actually one of the good policies within the Military.

[Philhelm]

You can get a voluntary discharge from Active Duty if you come into possession of large amounts of money (lottery, estate, gambling, etc.). It's a practical reason as the person will most likely have no further motivation to do the job up to standard. Of course going to the brig is always a consideration for dereliction of duty, but, you can always just put in the minimum amount of effort to not breach that barrier. This is actually one of the good policies within the Military.

I understand the rationale and won't say it's necessarily wrong, but in a sense that policy is another way of saying that the rich don't have to fight.

[Slutter McGee]

It has nothing to do with excusing rich people. It has everything to do with academy graduates, reservists, and former soldiers playing in the NFL, or NBA and the good press the military recieves from it. Look at David Robinson. Done great things for the Naval Academy, because they let him out of his commitment after only one or two years. It is about publicity

Sincerley,

Slutter McGee

[AJ187]

Yeah, publicity to hand out contracts to naive kids who don't know any better. I think the actions of the Navy are inline with the reality of military service. He signed up and is now their property to do what they see fit.