bountyhunter
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I never said or implied any such idiocy, nor did I say they have no brain function or culpability.With that blanket statement logic we should not allow until the age of brain formation (whatever that is)-
any legal prosecution of them for law violations as they have "unformed brains" and can't tell right from wrong
any of them to hold any position of trust involving the public policy
allow them to touch anything dangerous or hunt etc.
What I did say is that 18 year olds are not mature, and they are easily gullible. Also, last time I checked:
dead was forever.
IMHO, it is not at all unreasonable that restrictions be placed on recruiting or advertising aimed at getting 18 year olds to go into a profession where they can be killed or maimed. And given about 2000 have been killed and 16,000 wounded in Iraq, that is not hyperbole: it's a real possibility and not a remote one.
That is pointless to argue because I am handicapped in that I must live in the real world. Yes, I know exactly what recruiters have been doing and so do you. They recently had a one day "stand down" where they were collectively counseled for inappropriate method and tactics. Hidden camera reports have been shown documenting the lying and subverting of the law.1) truthfully informed consent
-Have you seen a modern recruiting contract???
I know exactly what the mindset is and I don't want it aimed at 18 year olds. By 25, they can believe all the BS they want.... but at least give them a chance to see reality and decide.