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Originally posted by AfterInfinity
My personal opinion is that if your life-long dream has always been to sell your soul for a secure future, then by all means, join the military. They want people who won't ask questions and are willing to do anything to "serve their country". If you're into that kind of susceptibility, then go for it.edit on 30-1-2013 by AfterInfinity because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by tothetenthpower
That depends.
Are you OK with making a moral choice to support the wars of Oligarchs?
Are you OK with following ANY and all orders given by your superiors, such as perhaps shooting people, even perhaps women or children?
Sure there are benefits to military service, but for me, it's become more of a moral stance.
~Tenth
Originally posted by Snoopie
I do not have a problem following orders, or killing some-one morally if it has to be done then some-one has to do it. Although i don't think i could open fire on women and children.
Too me as it stands the benefits out-weigh the morality issues of it.
Originally posted by Snoopie
I do not have a problem following orders, or killing some-one morally if it has to be done then some-one has to do it. Although i don't think i could open fire on women and children.
Too me as it stands the benefits out-weigh the morality issues of it.