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Introduction

I would first like to introduce myself to my readers. I have been an eCitizen of the US for 15 days now. I first took up residence in the state of Wisconsin, but have recently moved to Florida. I have worked for two companies, the first being a lower waged company and the last being my current company. I also joined the National Guard about one week ago, and have been assigned the rank of Sergeant in one of its platoons.

I look forward towards publishing informative articles. I will try my best to not make my articles strictly my viewpoint, but rather make them informative for all. I thank you for reading my article, and hope that you will continue to find them informative.

War

War was resumed between the eUS and ePortugal yesterday when fighting broke out over the Azores. Reasons for the U.S. attack range from stimulating the economy to boredom of older eCitizens. War was already declared long before I became an eCitizen of the US, so that topic will not be covered. However, as a newer person there are some issues that I feel should be brought up.

I.) The government's decision to continue this war. Many people watched the Spanish-Portuguese war yesterday. Spain was able to overrun the defenses and capture a new region. As a new citizen I had a sneaky suspicion that the US would attack a beaten Portugal and try to achieve the same success. And why not? The possibility to gain a new region, to bolster our troops strength, and to show the world that the US was a military power.

II.) The government's decision to not end any of the other wars already in progress. Many military personnel will tell you that your forces are weaker when divided. Currently the US is in 4 separate wars. That's four. The war with Portugal is the first to heat up. What happens when the other three return to active status? Perhaps focus should be set on one goal at a time, lest the US become overrun by trying to take on to many other countries.

III.) The government's decision to not attack with any allies, or to garner support from anyone. Spain is at war with Portugal. So are we. Why are the two wars not being used together? In the war with Portugal the US is not only taking on just Portugal, but also 8 of her allies. Those are not good odds. Sure we will gain some strength and experience, but who wants to loose a battle? Many newer players are going to see it as a defeat, even if (as someone in the current administration put it) "winning was not the primary objective of this battle". Who starts a battle so they can loose?

IV.) The lack of support towards the military. Members of the National Guard were given no support towards the war effort. Understandably, when it comes to funding the National Guard is behind the Army, who is behind the Marines. You should give the best weapons to your best soldiers, who will know how to use them. But you cannot send an under funded and inexperienced group of fighters off to war and hope they will win. When it comes to funding all things should be taken into account - food, moving tickets, weapons. Every little bit helps.

V.) Last, but not least, the government's attitude towards the war. Most people understand that war is the best way to train an army. If an army never fights it becomes weak. But most people understand the difference between fighting a winnable war and fighting for the sake of fighting. Nobody wants to be on the loosing side. Why not fight a war in which there is a chance for victory, and thus the spoils of war? If the battle in Portugal is lost, the only thing gained will have been increases in strength and experience. That is not good enough for the average eAmerican. Winning is where it is at. You cannot send troops into an area and not try to win. It sets a poor example for the average soldier and lowers morale.

This article was not intended to be a criticism of the government, military, or anyone associated with the war. It is merely an attempt to understand things that many newer eCitizens do not. But more importantly, it was an attempt to get the voice heard of the newer citizens. Thank you for your time.