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I just read an interesting op-ed from the Times that described our use of reserve troops as a check on questionable wars. The writer argued that, due to the disruption deploying volunteer troops causes to families and communities, the public will think more critically and respond to the elected officials negatively if our nation keeps engaging in questionable affairs. It was a pretty good read and should still be around from yesterday.
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