Suppose you had a country that invades other countries because they think they may be in some danger. This strong country just happens to be the biggest arms dealer in the world, the runner up not even close. This country has over 800 military bases, (maybe as many as 1000) around the world and 0 foreign bases on its territory. This is a rich country that got its start by slaughtering the inhabitants and taking control of the vast lands. This country tortures its prisoners, jails more citizens per capita than any other nation.  This country will lock up those who cry for peace but honor those who lie, cheat and try to destroy all its freedoms. This country makes millionaires out of scoundrels and liars and the press is bought and paid for. The leaders say that we must go to war but stay back in their air conditioned halls of government and watch as millions of poor people are murdered or injured beyond belief. This country is not Germany of the 1930s or the U.S.S.R. of the 60s; not even Italy of the 20s; this is the United States of America of 2011. My country! I did not serve in the US Navy for this!

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Occupation is the nature of an individual's primary job or business, whether paid or unpaid. Occupational information is not required for an individual that is not employed (e.g. student, retired, volunteer, and homemaker).

If the individual is not employed (including retired, student, etc.) indicate "not employed."

Some examples of acceptable occupational descriptions include:

Accountant
Bank Teller
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Car Salesperson
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Counselor
Educator
Electrician
Engineer
Executive Director
Executive Vice-President
Farmer
Firefigher
Forester
Lawyer
Loan Officer
Nurse
Office Manager
Personal Assistant
Plumber
President
Realtor
Restaurant Owner
Retired
Secretary
Software Developer
Teacher
Truck Driver
Vice President of Marketing

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Titles, industry names or other generic descriptors that do not convey the nature of the work performed are not sufficient. Some examples of unacceptable occupational descriptions include:

Administrator
Banking
Business Owner
Consultant
Contractor
Developer
Director
Education Employee
Logging
Manager
Owner
Planner
Project Manager
Public Employee
Real Estate
Retail Sales
Small Business Owner
State Employee
Vice President

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