War
The first text by Sarah Palin named “Why They Serve” a text from 2010, it tells about why Sarah thinks you need to serve in the army. Sarah’s son has just been enlisted in the army, and she therefor has a very personal view on the subject. Thirteen days earlier she had been chosen by John McCain, to be a vice-presidential running mate and should give a speech.
At first she points out what all the soldiers are fighting for is America, and to defend the citizens. She focuses on her sons reasons to pick the army instead of an education. He has small children and has always felt that he needed to protect them, and when he got the chance he took it. And not only could he protect his family, he could protect America. Sarah point out that America is not like other countries, they do not have a particular territory or culture or people, but an idea. The speech becomes more and more objective and more patriotic and is now all about supporting them in the mission to defend America and fulfill its idea. It is a pep talk and do not describe the reality of the war itself.
The second text describes how damage and changed a person can be from the war in Iraq. How terrifying it is to see a friend die or a body explodes. We text gives some examples of how extreme your condition can be and how dangerous it is to be in a war.
The text describes a man who has PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder. He had all kinds of physical illnesses like, a ruptured disk, headaches, vertigo and so on. He was suicidal and violent, and he damages himself with all he could find. He was out of reach and his mind was too messed up. Another example is how war can damage the whole family, but also how a family together can fight and help the son recover. When the son got back from the war he was changes and he did not care for his family or friends. While he was on the recovery stage, his parent