Should I ask him this question or is it too insensitive?
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
Calgary, Alberta
July 9, 2018 11:45am CST
My Half brother is a soldier on the Venezuelan Army. My dad is an international Playboy so I might have some siblings I never met.
He serves the military and he had some encounters with rebels. Whenever I meet a soldier or a veteran I avoid asking them the question "How you killed someone during the war?" or " How many people have you killed" ... I do know this question is insensitive and may cause PTSD.
I was thinking though, Maybe I might get a pass if I ask this question to my brother.....
He never told anyone about his experience in the military. He doesn't seemed to have PTSD since he is usually goofy jokester. He did told me though he fears the day of a US Intervention to happen because being forced to fight American soldiers who have superior technology can be dangerous to him.
My brother emailed me because he wanted to skype me tomorrow. I also have another Venezuelan brother who is also in the military but he doesn't really talk to his half siblings.
He never told anyone about his experience in the military. He doesn't seemed to have PTSD since he is usually goofy jokester. He did told me though he fears the day of a US Intervention to happen because being forced to fight American soldiers who have superior technology can be dangerous to him.
My brother emailed me because he wanted to skype me tomorrow. I also have another Venezuelan brother who is also in the military but he doesn't really talk to his half siblings.7 people like this
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
11 Jul 18
@LadyDuck I don't really want a war to happen. I don't have citizenship yet and siblings are hard to petition compared to parents and children.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
10 Jul 18
He did tell me that he have fears about an interruption from the US. I don't like the Venezuelan government but my brother is loyal to it. He is willing to fight for the government.
It is ironic Trump will be enemies with Venezuela.... he use to give Venezuela multiple placements and wins at Miss Universe (Venezuela won 3 times in 4 years) in exchange of oil. Now he wanted a war against a country that gave him oil and money. Miss Universe is a big deal in Venezuela, it is like world cup to them..so Trump made lots of money from this country.
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@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
10 Jul 18
@CaptAlbertWhisker This man only thinks to power and money. He surely thinks that he can give nothing in exchange if they invade the country.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Jul 18
I didn't realize you had all these half siblings! I guess you have to gauge the conversation as it goes . . . some are willing to talk in depth about things - others rather not. Maybe not ask "the" question, but perhaps ask him about his experience there - and maybe the answers you seek will just come out on its own.
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Jul 18
@CaptAlbertWhisker Yah, that would be kinda awkward, right? It's good that you guys can talk about other stuff at least. It's probably a good comfort zone for him too - it's possible it's hard or emotional to talk about the military experiences for him but that you'll have to feel out. Food is always good to talk about (and eat 
).
).@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
10 Jul 18
@much2say It seemed like food became a uncomfortable topic now. Apparently there is food shortage and it is getting worst. I think he is not happy about the government and what he is forced to do. He is not as cheerful as he use to be. I decided not to ask the questions.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
9 Jul 18
I think it is a good thing I immigrated to Canada instead of US.... It will be very awkward especially they are now being trained to fight American soldiers.....
I rarely asked him about his experiences but I might give it a try. We only talk about TV shows and geek stuff. 
Sometimes we talk about food.
I rarely asked him about his experiences but I might give it a try. We only talk about TV shows and geek stuff. Sometimes we talk about food.1 person likes this
@Porcospino (31365)
• Denmark
9 Jul 18
I don't think that I would ask him that question directly. I would ask him general questions about his experience in the military and let him decide how much he wants to tell you. I have met people who have been in the military and some of them have been very open about their experiences, but I have also met people who don't want to talk about it.
@Porcospino (31365)
• Denmark
10 Jul 18
@CaptAlbertWhisker That sounds terrible. I didn't know that the situation in Venezuela was so bad. Some days ago I read a post by a myLotter who is from Venezuela, but I don't remember his name.
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
10 Jul 18
We just skyped, I never get to ask the question after telling me how stressful it is in Venezuela now. Food supply had been scarce that people had been eating banana peel burgers. Other people are eating stray cats and dogs because of food shortage in Venezuela. People are restless.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
11 Jul 18
@Porcospino That is why I don't complain about my life anymore. There is no sense to do that, I have better lives than most people.
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
12 Jul 18
Life there is currently bad. The government is doing a bad job.
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
13 Jul 18
Those are sensitive questions that even I shouldn't be asking. Well, he must be having a hard time over that country.
The US should leave that country alone, I'm sure they have an agenda again.
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
13 Jul 18
My brother is currently training for any US attack any time soon.
@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
9 Jul 18
I have such friends and I never ask these questions. I do not want them to get mad at me or cause them emotional distress
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
9 Jul 18
From what I know we are not suppose these questions to cops too.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
11 Jul 18
@CaptAlbertWhisker Yes and thats one reason I never ask my friends
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
11 Jul 18
@aureliah I have a cop uncle and he bragged how many criminals he killed during a kidnap rescue.
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