*cough*

[xoder]

So, I may, where may is possibly, be getting better. I've been coughing a lot, but I've been feeling a bit more awake. I'm still having trouble focusing (mentally), but thats probably mostly due to discomfort. I seem to be going all feverish less often, and I've had fewer chills.

asilvahalo told me she'd have to break up with me if I co-op-ed with a military contractor. I think I might have to break up with me if I did that.
Speaking of which, she's out right now, and I'm debating going to sleep and letting her wake me up when she gets back home. Yes. That does sound good. Especially given the huge amount of sleep I've gotten today and the past week, I should be just fine to get interrupted a little bit.

Anyways, goodnight.

PETER

Comments

[rmeinhart.livejournal.com]

government /military contractors arent horrible people. nor are they necessary republican or pro war or anything of the sort. many of them are simply normal people working to improve things in their country and community; not to promote war but to suggest and preserve peace. the possibility to 'do good' greatly outweighs the possibilities to 'do bad' in most cases, particularly at the lower level of co-op/intern.

not to mention that the government really does take care of its employees as far as pay, vacation, sick leave, holiday, mobility and etc. and- uhm, quite practically- they're hiring in a time when most people arent.

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[xoder.livejournal.com]

not to mention that the government really does take care of its employees as far as pay, vacation, sick leave, holiday, mobility and etc. and- uhm, quite practically- they're hiring in a time when most people arent.

Indeed. My moral dilemma grows.

P

[rmeinhart.livejournal.com]

are you saying that government work is amoral?

i'd definitely beg to differ.

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[xoder.livejournal.com]

This is not what I'm saying. What I'm saying is that, as an Engineer, and therefore a sentient tool, I would rather not be used for means of death or destruction.

[rmeinhart.livejournal.com]

rather not be used for means of death or destruction.

what a horribly narrow viewpoint! what about being used to generate bridges for third world countries or earthquake relief structures or transportation alternatives in disaster areas or any of the thousands of relief type projects that engineers head in the military.

i find that only people who dont know a thing about the military categorize it singularly with death and destruction. whatever- if its not for you, its not for you, but dont take an ignorant or uninformed point of view.