(08-22-2021, 07:03 PM)copycat Wrote:

(08-22-2021, 04:09 PM)americus 2.0 Wrote: I'm reading some interesting conversations in a reddit Afghanistan thread about how things went down over there. One conversation was specifically about the ANA surrendering after their chain of command ordered them to. Another reason they surrendered was they ran out of ammo and simply couldn't fight anymore. One question/comment in particular was interesting. 

It's a domino effect too though not just crooked. If you see cities falling and it looks like you're going to lose. Wouldn't you rather surrender and hope to have some favour with the Taliban rather than fight and lose men and possibly be executed? And if you decide that then surrendering becomes even more appealing to the next leader along the line.

None of us knows how we'll react in high stress situations but my first reaction to the bolded part was, hell no I would not surrender. As a woman I'd just be trafficked for sex so obviously I would 100% fight to the death and I just wouldn't go down without a fight. But you guys would have.....options. Would you fight no matter what or would you surrender?

Let me try to post again.

I am sure of the answer for anyone that served.  For me personally, I would rather die defending the country I grew up in than surrendering for any reason.

I served. For me the answer is yes I would fight and die if need be to preserve my country as long as the country stands for the ideals that make it worth preserving. That's an important caveat and I think everyone should consider it.

Also I wonder how I would REALLY respond if my life (or my family's) was in direct jeopardy. Anyone who thinks they know how they would respond doesn't *really* know, with the exception of a few who have been in that position.

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