Answer the following questions in 300+ word essay. NO response to other students this week. DO NOT number the response - please put in essay format.
1. What do you think the purpose of Veterans Day is? 2. What makes a person a veteran? 3.Do you believe that a strong military more important, less important, or of the same importance today as it was 50 years ago? Explain your answer. 4. What, if any, duties do governments have to their war veterans? Do you believe that your country treats its veterans as they deserve to be treated? Why or why not? 5. Should women be allowed to serve in the armed forces? Why or why not? 6. Veterans of the past and of the present literally risk--and sometimes sacrifice--their lives to protect our lives and freedoms. What can we as private individuals do to honor these men and women?
Jaden
11/7/2016 12:23:13 pm
I think that Veterans day is a day to honor the people that are in the army, were in the army, and the people that have died serving our country. It is a day to give thanks to those that are risking their lives for our country to be free. Those people are called Veterans. It does not matter how old they are they are still a Veteran.
Mason
11/7/2016 05:45:02 pm
The point of Veterans Day is to commemorate the men and women that fought to keep us a free country, for those that died or crippled from any war we spend a day honoring what they have done for us. Someone who has gone to war. It should stay the same because if we just go around and start declaring war with all of the country around the world people will hate us but if we do not have a military anyone can come and invade us and take us over then we would have been ether in world war 2 still or the Japaneses could have taken us over. They have to treat them with respect and take care of them. I think America is doing a lot better than they did with world war 2 Vets. Yes I think women should be aloud to be in the armed forces that is for equal rights and that any help with the war will be of use. By commemorating them everyday not out loud but form our hearts. And that when you see a Vet thank him for what he or she has done or if you see the family of a Vet that has passed thank them for what he or she has done and if needed help them with something. That goes the same for dogs for they have gone thought some stuff and they have saved many lives on the battle field and have lost their owners or maybe a appendage. Regard less of what sex or religion or species you should thank them for what they have done for you, your father, mother, or your country thank them for what they did and if possible help them with their needs. Ant that I believe is what Veterans Day is.
Kelsey
11/8/2016 04:45:46 pm
I think the purpose of Veterans Day is to honor the people that have served our country, and the people that are serving our country. What makes a person a veteran is when they serve in the army or are serving in the army. Also what makes a person a veteran is they are risking their lives every day for the people in the us, and they are away from their family for months at a time or even years some times.
Olivia
11/8/2016 08:01:17 pm
I believe that the purpose of Veterans Day is to honor those who have fought for our country. A veteran is someone who fought in the armed forces to give the people of our country freedom. The people who go out to fight for our freedom are risking their lives for our entire nation. We should always be respectful to our present and past veterans because they are risking everything to fight for what is right.
Danner
11/8/2016 09:30:36 pm
The purpose of Veteran’s Day is to honor those in the Armed Forces or those who were in the Armed Forces. Veteran’s may be those who died serving our country, or are risking their lives so that we can be free. A veteran is someone who served for our country and it doesn’t matter how old you are if you served our country then you are a veteran. I think a strong military is more important now than it was 50 years ago because there are more dangers in the world. There are more secret weapons that we should be careful about and the amount of nuclear weapons now in the world is huge compared to what we had 50 years ago. That’s why I think it is more important. Duties that governments provide veterans are health care and retirement plans for them. I think we don’t treat veteran’s as they should be treated because there are some on living on the streets with disabilities and nobody really does anything to help them out. I think they should get more recognition and help if they have disabilities or an illness. I think woman should be able to join the Armed Forces because women know what they have to do and they can do it. Even if people say they can’t and if they are qualified and believe they can, why not let them do it. What we can do as private individuals to honor the veteran’s is to thank them every time you see them and give them gifts because they really deserve them through what they went through during the war. I think that giving out certain flowers for the certain wars that veterans were in like World War I if you saw a veteran from that war you would give them a poppy flower because it represents the first world war and the symbol of remembrance.
Maddy
11/9/2016 12:20:17 pm
I think that the purpose is to honor and thank all of the people that have served for our country. It also thanks the people who have died and the people who survived, it honors the people who made our country free. A veteran is a person that has served in the military. I think that is a little bit of both because now we have more things to help us win the war and more things to protects us but that also means that the other people have more things to fight against us. 50 years ago the people were stronger and had to be tough because they didn’t have as many things to fight with and to protect them with so I think that is was important to have a strong military now and 50 years ago. They were supposed to get disability payments, jobs, treatments for stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries, and physical disabilities. I do not think that they are being treated right because on the web site that I got my information from says that they are being threatened by poverty, unemployment, homelessness and suicide. I think that anybody should be able to join the war because it is their choice of what they want to do for their life if someone wants to join the military then they should be able to nobody should be able to tell them what they can and can’t do. We can do things that make people recognize everything that they do for us. Someone could do a PowerPoint won what it looks like for people that have been in the war or have a person that has been in it come a speak about what they have experienced. Anything that will make people aware with what the people who go and fight have gone through or what the families that have someone in the military have gone through.
Sydney
11/9/2016 07:30:28 pm
I think the purpose of Veteran’s day is to honor our men and women who have sacrificed their lives to provide freedom for us citizens of the United States. Those people who fight for us are called Veteran’s, it doesn’t matter if they didn’t go on the battle field or stayed at the base, they still served us and deserve to be called a Veteran. I think it’s the same importance because they continued to serve our country, it doesn’t matter which was stronger or not, every man and women are out there fighting for us. I think the government should pay for the Veteran’s physical therapy and healing process because of how they fight for us, it can be a way of saying thanks, also by having Veteran’s day shows more thanks. I think we could treat them better. Sure we help with some of their needs and problems when they come from the war, but they could provide better medical health and get them to see their doctors faster. I think women should be able to go to the armed forces. People tend to put down the girls because it has always been said that the guy is stronger and should be out there, but the women is just as strong as men and they deserve to go where they want to. If they’re willing enough to serve our country, then we should let them decide or at least try to go where they want. Well right now Veteran’s Day is a day where we honor them, but I don’t think a day is long enough, I think we should do a Veteran’s Week. A week of where they are remembered and brought up every day of that week and how they served us and sacrificed themselves for our freedom. There are many more things we could do, but I think that’s a good thing for schools to do and homes to do. The big thing is though, is to not take for granted for what we have and honor our privilege’s.
Imigin
11/10/2016 08:47:45 am
I think the purpose of Veterans day is to celebrate our soldiers our fights who fight for the country to keep it.What makes a person a Veteran in when they go out and risk their own lives for our country and don’t flake when it comes to pulling the trigger when need.It depends on what kind of strength. You need strength to pull the trigger and strength to hold your weapon for a long period for time.Their duties are to get what they need when in battle with the government money. I do not, believe that veterans are treated they way they deserve because if you look our in the world you will see many veterans getting mistreated by others.Yes, because women are a symbol of confidence and strength. Anybody can do anything they want if they put their mind to it.We can honor them by showing respect and by helping the new generations of veterans care for money and their family if needed. We can also honor their graves.
Briielle
11/10/2016 12:25:24 pm
The purpose of Veterans Day is very special to me. Many of my family members served in the army, one of them tragically lost their lives serving as well. My great-grandpa Donovan Pershing Robison is the reason why I have the middle name Pershing. He served for our country during World War II and was a survivor in the bombing of Pearl Harbor. My Uncle Jason Davis was serving in the military when he got into accident that took his life and only his life. So, Veterans Day is extremely special to me. The purpose of it is to honor those who risked their lives and sometimes had their lives taken while serving their country. What makes a person a veteran is when they have served in the army and was honorably discharged. Strong military is just as important as it was 50 years ago, if not even more so due to all of the riots and terrorist attacks going on in our world. To be a strong nation, we must first have a strong military. I think that our government owes a lot to those who have served in the military and were discharged honorably because they not only risked their lives, but they also decided to protect our country and help others around the world. As of right now, our country does NOT do what they should for veterans. In my opinion, veterans should be treated as high class citizens because that is what they are. They deserve great medical care that doesn’t cost millions of dollars, they deserve good housing and food, and just straight up great things. Yet, you still find many veterans homeless, starving, mentally ill and without help, and disrespected. Women should be allowed to serve in the armed forces because, why not? If someone wants to serve their country and be in the military then what’s wrong with that? Women are no different than men and deserve the right to serve our country, as anyone should. As private individuals, to honor the men and women that have sacrificed and risked their lives for our country, we can thank them for their service, celebrate Veterans Day, send care packages to the military, and show them that we care and are grateful.
Anna
11/10/2016 01:45:44 pm
I think the purpose of Veterans Day is to honor those who fought to keep our country free. A veteran is someone who served duty for the army. I think a strong military has the same importance that it did 50 years ago. Even though I think it was just as important as it was 50 years ago it was not as strong as it was 50 years ago. There are a lot of different threats than there was back then. There is also was more technology that we use in war than there was 50 years ago. The government is supposed to provide health care services, benefits and other things like that. I don’t think that the government treats veterans right because I have read about it and I’ve seen a lot of things on the news about a small community helping out an old veteran. Yes, I do think that women should able to be in the army. It is the 21 century and women have proven that they can do just as much as men. Back when women weren’t allowed to be in the army they didn’t really have jobs, they just stayed at home so I could see how they weren’t allowed to be in the army. I think there are a lot of things we can do to honor the veterans and what they do. We can do anything from simply saying thank you to helping one get a house. I think it is very important to honor our veterans. If we all help just a little bit we will turn everything around.
Gavin
11/10/2016 01:55:10 pm
I think the purpose of Veterans Day is to show appreciation to those who have served our country. A person is a Veteran if they are in or were in a branch of the military. I feel like it was just as important 50 years ago because we are and were defending the same country and these people that are defending our country are just as important as the ones that are defending it now. There is thing called VA this is responsible for providing for veterans. They provide their health care services they also have benefits programs. Veteran’s health administration and National Cemetery Administration all of these help and provide for military veterans. I feel like we treat them fair but I really don’t know because im not there to experience it but my dad and brother are in the military and they are treated well. Women are absolutely allowed to be in the military because there are some girls that are stronger than most guys and just because of their gender that’s sexist. They are fully capable of doing the hard work of the military. For the first thing I think that we should always stand for the Pledge and say it with pride because that is saying that you are thankful for the great men and women that serve and served for our country. And also during school there is a Veterans Day assembly and we should all show respect to the people not just in our county but everyone is the U.S that we are thankful for their sacrifices and the service.
Gracie
11/10/2016 05:22:09 pm
The purpose of veterans day? Is to honor those who have served who has came home, who hasn't came home and never will. Its a day where you should be thankful for them and what they have done, which you should be thankful everyday. What makes a person a veteran? Is a person who was brave enough to fight for our freedom and came home, and those who didn't. Also, those who got injured and still came home. Do I think that a strong military is more important, less important, or of the same importance today as it was 50 years ago? I think its still I important, because with all the stuff going on in the world. Its important, because we still need to have the Amy, Navy, Military,Air force, Coast guard,etc we still need all of them. All the veterans, and people fight is the reason for our freedom. With out that we would have the freedom we have today.What, if any, duties do governments have to their war veterans? Do I believe that our country treats the veterans right? Most places treat them right in our country, because some places have special places for them to park also they treat them right, and tell them thank you for your service. I think that's how it should be all over the place. Should girls be allowed to serve in the armed forced? Yes they should, because they are just as good as guys. Girls can do anything they put there minds to. Veterans of the past and of the present literally risk,and sometimes sacrifice--their lives to protect our lives and freedoms? What can we personally do to honor the veterans? I can personally say thank you for our freedom when ever I see/meant a veteran. Also, when ever I am in the Seattle area I can go to my brothers grave and put flowers on his and other veterans grave. I also, can help the veterans who need help. That's what I can do to honor the veterans.
Alyssa
11/10/2016 05:29:13 pm
I think that the purpose of Veterans Day is to honor and thank all the people that have served in the military at some point and to honor all the people who are serving in the military currently. A veteran is a person who has fought in a war or who has served in a military force. I believe that a strong military is not as important now as it was 50 years ago because with the new technology we have the ability to use drones and fire missiles by pushing a button. 50 years ago it was solider against solider rather than who has better technology. We are also battling more terrorists which is only going after one person or a small group of people rather than going to a country and fighting with an Army of people. Having people to fight for our country and to be in the military is always important, but 50 years ago it was a little more important since we didn’t have the technology and we there were more wars going on.
Jack Lyle
11/11/2016 05:59:14 pm
I think the purpose of Veterans Day is to just take a day to appreciate what Veterans have done for us and their country. I think a Veteran is a person who has served in the Military whether it was 1 day or 20 years. I think having a strong Military is more important today because there have been many Advances in Military technology which would make it much harder to defend our country, and cost much more, and take more life if we had the same Military that we had 50 Years ago. I think the country should honor their Veterans by paying for their retirement and have other special privileges such as having their health care paid for. I think the country doesn’t Treat their veterans as they should be treated Because if they are discharged and can’t get another job, and don't have enough money to Retire (as far as I know) don't help them. I think Women should be allowed to join the Military if they want because it’s equal rights not a privilege. What I think we should to honor the Men and Women who's a Veteran is to help them with anything they need help with because what we do for them doesn’t compare to what they did for us, because if we help them with financial aid, or mowing the lawn or something like that won't compare to them fighting for us, and putting their lives in danger for us so that we can have a peaceful life.
Evan
11/11/2016 09:00:36 pm
What I believe the purpose of Veterans day is to honor all our men and women in the armed forces for all the work that they have done for us and our country by protecting us. What makes a person a Veteran is if a person has or was ever in the army or any armed force, and is retired/off duty. To me, it is still important to have a big, strong military as we did 50 years ago. Although we don’t have wars very often, it is still important because if any country thought that that they would want to go to war with us, they would see our army and be frightened and scared to fight us and our army, because the army would look super strong, and unbeatable. Duties that the government haves to their war veterans is Veterans administration, which is a variety of benefits, including health care services. I think that our country treats its veterans ok, they are not disrespected, but they are not treated amazingly. The country celebrates Veterans day, but other than that, they don’t get much attention. I believe that women should be allowed to serve in the armed forces. The more people out there the better, and some women might be better in the war then some men. Things that we can do at home as private individuals to honor the men and women of the armed forces are to honor and celebrate our veterans on Veterans day, and just think every once in a while, what veterans of the present and past have done for us and our country, what they have risked, what they lost, and what they have missed in their lives and in their family’s lives to serve and protect our country for all of us.
Tanner
11/13/2016 04:06:33 pm
I think that the purpose of veterans day is to show people how much the veterans do and how much they have been through because not many people realize how much they do for us. A person who has fought in the world wars is considered a veteran. I think that our military is less important than it was 50 years ago because 50 years ago there was both world wars and there was also the Vietnam war. I think our country treats our veterans how they should because nothing bad really happens to the veterans because they are taken care of. Yes I think that women should be able to serve in the armed forces because it is their choice its not ours. We can start to thank their families and the veterans for what they have done for us because if we didn't have anybody to fight for us then our country would be taken over because there would be nothing to stop them from coming in. Comments are closed.
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