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RMHIll's avatar

I don't think I have ever read a better response to the moral obligation question concerning the US military.

Strange how things have flipped. Just over two decades ago, so-called "conservatives" we're perhaps the most gung-ho pro military people around. They foolishly backed the wars and things like the "Patriot Act".

I guess it is better to wake up late than never. Many people I know have contacted me to say essentially, "You were so right... I should have listened". It's such a pity. I urge everyone to discourage their children from considering a military career. But Matthew is right, any moral person still enlisted is an overall positive thing.

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KW NORTON's avatar

Great post. The people behind this are not the public servants they disguise themselves as. Look to history for examples. Don’t see an “Adolph”? Look deeper. They are all here.

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