<p>^^^^There were no questions for the above poster, Confused, only your statements coupled with your usual political rhetoric (yawn).</p>
<p>"Statistics show that positive views about joining the military among adults and older teens who are influential in such decisions has declined.</p>
<p>The likelihood that an influential person such as a parent, grandparent, or teacher would recommend military service as of September had dropped to its lowest point since 2003 — the year the Iraq war started, according to a Pentagon study."</p>
<p>**No, it doesn’t state that the majority of parents don’t approve, BUT, it does state that the likelihood of a population which includes parents has dropped, so it is possible to assume what suzannegra does. Statistics can be played both pro and con, so her statement CAN hold water. </p>
<p>Suzannegra- right there with you. Many prayers for your son the Corpsman and your younger one going to USMMA.</p>
<p>Now, I’m off of my soapbox and heading out to take my son to USNA (c/o 2011).</p>