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Originally Posted by oldschoolcalgary
of course, it has nothing to do with the fact that there isn't any jobs in Iraq...
do you honestly believe that these people are lining up for the idealism that you are preaching? Or is it simply a case of being able to food on the table for their family.
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No Jobs? The country needs to pretty much be re-built. There is alot of opportunity available to them. They don't NEED to join the security forces, but it may be the most beneficial to themselves and their family. These places have been attacked before, and yet, people are still signing up, standing in line to enlist.
Do I think that the "idealism that I am preaching" is the only factor? No, but I think it still is a factor. The Iraqi people have been given an opportunity (righhtly or not is a matter of opinion) to take control of their country after 30+ years of dictatorship. And yes, I do think that the majority of Iraqi's do want the freedom, and are willing to fight for it.
I can honestly say, that if I was an Iraqi right now, I would be standing in line to join the security forces (if I hadn't already). Not only for the money, but becuase I see the opportunity of a greater Iraq, and I see that there are factions who are trying to take that away from the people, and take control of the country for themselves.
But that's just me.