<p>I like to think I lean fairly far to the left and I am not sure I agree with that answer. I dont feel in any way that I am betraying my personal beliefs to serve. Do I think we should have invaded Afghanistan, yes. Do I think we should have invaded Iraq, no. I was unconvinced as to the need before the war even started. (Not that I have any interest in debating this on college confidential, I only say it because I think it is helps my point) All of this is irrelevant however when it comes to my decision to serve. I don’t serve, and nor do I have any desire to serve conditionally. Providing my orders are legal, I will follow them and do whatever it takes to get the job done.</p>
<p>So back to the issue I think you brought up. Do I think we should have invaded Iraq? No. Do I have to be a Republican to disagree with the Democratic party line on Iraq? No. Would I go to Iraq? In a heartbeat, with no thought to the contrary. Are there others like me here? A surprising number acutally if you had any doubts.</p>
<p>To answer O2’s question, no one will ever, in my experience, hold any your opinions against you, and you are absolutely right in having them, no matter what they are. The only limitations that really ever come in to play do so when you are in uniform in public. Your opinions are just that, yours, and when you are in uniform you are a representative of the government. So if you feel like going to a protest or to help out a campaign after hours and out of uniform, more power to you.</p>
<p>I hope that answers your question.</p>