Sccchhhwwwiiinnnng! ;D
;D Ah, dude, P, don't know who your friends are, in fact don't know who you are; hard to know I was a naughty knocker to them. But in this case, I was actually knocking myself, that is if in fact I would hazard an attempt at joining such an organization. If I were messed up and wanted to do as I mentioned, etc. It might be perfectly normal for others, such as your friends, whom as you say had no where else to go ... and what is normal to a human is quite obviously unique to each individual ... and, oh my the variation. I do not pretend to know about the Foreign Legion. I am only posting based on the most seemingly intelligent arguments here (the one's that everyone seems to agree with), and if one fights for another country, such as France, as a last resort, it seems to me like a pretty selfish thing to do. Unless, in fact, you believe in the cause for which you are fighting. Which is why I joined the Canadian Armed Forces as an NCM for 4 years, went to university for 8 years, and I am now returning. I could not go into battle knowing that I will possibly kill someone or be killed by someone for something other than my country on the line. And it would make sense to me that others might fight other battles for whatever cause they believe in too. But based on your posts, the rationale for joining amounts to a very selfish, pseudo criminal intent. I see no difference from joining a Columbian drug cartel and killing off those that oppose you. You fight not for your freedom or some other just cause, you do it for yourself. I'm glad not everyone behaves in such a way. I like to believe that we are thinking beings that weigh the consequences of our actions ... especially those in arms. It strikes me as odd that people could be accepted if they have no where else to go ... loose cannons in arms seems a very dangerous thing, both politically and to those in their particular combat arena (especially innocents). In summary, I do not argue that the Foreign Legion exists or what it's purpose is, in fact. I argue the intent and mentality of those that wish to join - as described by P and CEhopeful! If you believe what you say about the Legion, than how can you join just for the challenge or defend others for joining because 'they have no where else to go'? Please, don't take this mentality to our Forces.
Go ninjas go ... my favourite ninja is Bart Simpson ;D ... remember the episode where he deliverd flyers in a ninja costume? Man could he move!
