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britneyspearsatemyshorts said:
You could also look at the flip side and say maybe a minus for a combat veteran would be that he might hesitate where perhaps he shouldnt because of his experiences. I think that the ideal leader wouldnt necessarily have to be or not be a combat veteran. I think your ideal leader in times of war surrounds himself with advisors with experience in various enviroments and listens openly to their advice....
That's a definite possibility, not wanting to send troops into harm's way. But I figured that would prevent a veteran from sending troops into combat needlessly, as opposed to not at all. Here's my thought process - a veteran who sends troops to combat, after what he or she has been through, would be more likely to be doing so for an important cause, rather than just doing so in the name of winning political points, or needlessly sending troops when we didn't really need to.
And you're right, any leader should have advisors that he (or she) can count on and listen to thier suggestions as well, under any circumstances.
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