Serious question here - are potential recruits scared away by those guarding the offices?

 

If they are scared of guns, they shouldn't join the military.

Serious question here - are potential recruits scared away by those guarding the offices?

 

No idea but I assume that potentials candidates come away more informed than normal about the risks (and shortcomings by our own government) when you sign up to defend America.

Serious question here - are potential recruits scared away by those guarding the offices?

 

If they are, probably shouldn't join the military, right?

If they are scared of guns, they shouldn't join the military.

 

If they are, probably shouldn't join the military, right?

 

Maybe "scared" is the not the best word. I was thinking that the recruits might have second thoughts about their potential commitment and turn away from the front door without going in after seeing those guarding the offices.

Maybe "scared" is the not the best word. I was thinking that the recruits might have second thoughts about their potential commitment and turn away from the front door without going in after seeing those guarding the offices.

 

Why would guards make them turn around? If anything it should make them more comfortable to go in.

I'm still not sure how I feel about this.

 

Same here.

 

And in all honesty, I don't really see how this makes these places any safer.

Why would guards make them turn around? If anything it should make them more comfortable to go in.

 

Because it sends the message we don't have the proper resources in place to defend our own office but we want to send you half way around the world and we expect you to... without...

Why would guards make them turn around? If anything it should make them more comfortable to go in.

 

Don't get me wrong...I think what the guards are doing is great. I'm not referring to anything the guards might say or do. Just wondering if it helps or hurts recruiting.

Because it sends the message we don't have the proper resources in place to defend our own office but we want to send you half way around the world and we expect you to... without...

 

It sends the message that the federal government has a dumb rule in place and when you go half way around the world, you'll actually get a gun.

It simply says the Federal Government doesn't have it's act together and buyer beware.

Apparently the federal government has asked volunteer guards to "stand down." Saw it on Fox News earlier.

Apparently the federal government has asked volunteer guards to "stand down." Saw it on Fox News earlier.

 

…and now we will see. Ironic that we didn't ask the protesters in Ferguson to stand down, no ?

 

I am full on if people want to volunteer to sit in front of the recruiting offices. I would like to see them vetted by someone, but generally it seems ok.

 

I think many veterans may feel a sense of helplessness after they separate from service and not know how to protect and defend once they are discharged. This may assist in that. It matter not if these guys are an imposing figure or not, the message is the same.

 

If the Federal government wants these guys to stand down, they most certainly should stand up and take their posts….not tweet sweet nothings about Ramadan and do nothing.