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Originally Posted by Lebell
Last time I checked, one of the major functions of the government was to protect the nation.
To do that, they need soldiers.
Unless we return to the draft, we need volunteers.
This action meerly increases the rate of volunteers.
So in the end, this is a good thing.
At least, that's my take on it.
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Um, volunteer means ... they, using their own free will and choice, sign up.. not being solicited and lied to in an attempt to lure kids into becoming soldiers. It's pretty shameful.
...and yes, they do lie to you to try and get you to sign up. "Here's a photo album of all the awesome places I saw during my time! *shows all kinds of photos that look Vacationish*" Meanwhile.. your kid signs up and is shipped to Iraq. Yeah, I'm sure they're enjoying that one...
As parents, it's their responsibility to warn their kids about this so they aren't duped into something they'll later regret.
Given the current state of affairs in the world, and how our troops aren't being used to protect us, I don't blame the parents for bein pissed off. I wouldn't want my kid dying for a cause that has nothing to do with us (Iraq).