McCain win might stop sons from deploying

[nhboy (Premo)]

"Sen. John McCain’s run for the White House could make him the first president in generations to have children in the active-duty military, casting a unique spotlight on his two sons and their careers in uniform.

Lance Cpl. Jimmy McCain, 19, joined the infantry in December 2006 and returned from his first tour in Iraq a few weeks ago. His older brother, John “Jack” McCain, 21, will graduate from the Naval Academy this year and may join the Corps as a second lieutenant.

Having a famous father is already drawing attention to the young men. But if the Arizona lawmaker were elected commander in chief in November, their fame would likely raise questions about how — or even if — they could deploy alongside other Marines."

McCain win might stop sons from deploying - Marine Corps News, news from Iraq - Marine Corps Times

[migtig]

Being next in line for the throne of England, doesn't stop the royal princes from serving in combat environments.

[kom526]

Originally Posted by migtig

Being next in line for the throne of England, doesn't stop the royal princes from serving in combat environments.

Until Drudge and a magazine in Australia blow the whistle. Prince Harry is 3rd in line and he wants to go back into combat.

-From The WaPo
British military officials confirmed that Harry, 23, third in line to the British throne, deployed to Afghanistan on Dec. 14 and has been fighting Taliban forces from a forward operating base in southern Helmand province.

[cwo_ghwebb]

Clintons didn't have to worry about it. Bubba couldn't father a son. (or maybe a daughter).

[Dymphna]

Originally Posted by migtig

Being next in line for the throne of England, doesn't stop the royal princes from serving in combat environments.

True, but the queen doesn't have direct control over military forces. McCain would. It would not be prudent to put his children in a position where they could be captured by the enemy. He might be able to put the good of the country over the good of his family, but do we really want to test that theory? And do we have to? How easy it would be to reassign his kids and never have to worry about it. They are only 19 and 21, it's not like they have valuable, irreplaceable experience.

[flomaster]

Originally Posted by Dymphna

True, but the queen doesn't have direct control over military forces. McCain would. It would not be prudent to put his children in a position where they could be captured by the enemy. He might be able to put the good of the country over the good of his family, but do we really want to test that theory? And do we have to? How easy it would be to reassign his kids and never have to worry about it. They are only 19 and 21, it's not like they have valuable, irreplaceable experience.

I totally agree but it has to suck to have your career crushed because dad is the new President. hey, all our greatest generals had to start somewhere. Unfortunate that their careers may not flourish because of the election outcome. Oh well, at least I still have my day job!

[lbreder]

How is this any different than when Mccain was serving? He was the son and grandson of Admirals...

[Dymphna]

Originally Posted by lbreder

How is this any different than when Mccain was serving? He was the son and grandson of Admirals...

Are you asking how is the power/responsibility of an admiral different than the power/reponsibility of the president??

There is quite a bit of difference.

[ImnoMensa]

Franklin Roosevelt's son served in WW2.

[flomaster]

Originally Posted by lbreder

How is this any different than when Mccain was serving? He was the son and grandson of Admirals...

Information during Vietnam was a little different back then too.

Don't you think in this day and age where a picture of Britney Spears privates makes it around the world in seconds that the information about a presidents son wouldn't circulate just as quickly? I am sure Al-Queda has a britney box shot somewhere but taking out the Presidents son on Al-Jezeera would have a catasrophic impact on the presidency and the war effort. Just my opinion and hurray for no karma! LOL