The Army must be getting desperate. A guy actually stopped me on the street last night to try to recruit me when I was out for a walk around the neighborhood. It went horribly. (At least, for him. I thought he was just going to ask me for directions or the time or something.)
Recruiter: Have you thought about becoming a part of the U.S. Army?
Me: Yes, mostly about how much I don’t want to be a part of the Army.
Recruiter: Can I ask why? We have great benefits, you could get money for school--
Me: Let me stop you there. I’m opposed to the war in Iraq. I think Bush is an effing self-righteous stupid moron. I openly question authority, and I have no problems fighting with my boss if I feel a stupid decision has been made or sounding the alarm if someone’s done something stupid. I have an extremely low tolerance for incompetence. I’m the kind of person who thinks that if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself, and there’s relatively few people I trust to get things done right. Plus, I like my health benefits just fine, and I don’t have to get blown up or shot at to get them, and I’ve gotten my four-year degree and I’m done with school. Still want me for the Army?
Recruiter: ... Uhh ... no, I think you’re probably right, you wouldn’t be a good fit for us.