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In reply to the discussion: DU Poll: If the US were in a similar situation, would you volunteer to fight? [View all]SamKnause
(13,114 posts)40. I am a 68 almost 69 year old female.
I would do anything I could to help.
I haven't shot a gun or bow since my teens. (target shooting)
I would pick up a gun without hesitation.
I would rather die fighting.
My life is closer to the end then the beginning.
Fighting for freedom would be an admirable way to go out.
On the other hand, I would not have fought in many of the wars that the U.S. started.
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DU Poll: If the US were in a similar situation, would you volunteer to fight? [View all]
BigmanPigman
Feb 2022
OP
I always thought you were a man too because of the "man" in your name. Thanks for
Raine
Feb 2022
#25
Yes that would help , but my issues with my health make that very hard for me to do,
duforsure
Feb 2022
#51
We are a bit old and decrepit, but as others have indicated -- there is always something that can....
Hekate
Feb 2022
#19
Same here. 70 and have had a couple surgeries, so just stick me up in a window someplace.
dameatball
Feb 2022
#38
No, am huge coward. Would hide in closet or under the bed like my sister's cat.
betsuni
Feb 2022
#24
What choice would we have? Given OUR threat is coming from within, that premise may be realized.
hlthe2b
Feb 2022
#30
Hell, yes, I have always despised fascists like Putin and the MAGAT King.
Roisin Ni Fiachra
Feb 2022
#34
Sure. I'm old but I'm spry. If all wars had to be fought by old men, there wouldn't be wars.
Midnight Writer
Feb 2022
#48