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Originally Posted by whocarz
I will most likely be joining the Marines before 2005 is out. However, I find comments such as Stevo's disgusting. Being forced to serve is absolutely NOT what my view of America is about. That kind of shit reminds me of Soviet Russia. What next Stevo? Political officers to make sure the scum are doing what they're told? Ridiculous. I would not want to have someone beside me in combat that never wanted to be there in the first place.
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You shouldn't be so offended. Soviet Russia was not the only place where militarty service is mandatory. Although there are many positives to an all-volunteer force, there are few places where a person can learn like they can in the military. I don't wish people who don't want to be there to make a career out of it, but I don't see anything wrong with requiring a year or two of service. I know I'm in the vast minority here, and my opinions probably won't get much if any support. But you sound like you'll make a good marine. Thank you.