Hi Galen, I am particularly a supporter of the militia as in Switzerland (at least from what I remember from there). The Swiss army is almost entirely formed by the militia. Military service is compulsory, a few weeks a year for years, but for me the important thing is that the citizen-militia member keeps the weapons and uniform at home, being responsible for their maintenance. This way of organizing the army I think is related to the way of understanding democracy in Switzerland, where referendums are held for everything. That is to say, less power is delegated to the State.
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I like the Swiss system... But thanks to god for pur gun law in the Czech Republic, because we can own/carry guns for the defense. The situation over the rest of EU is not so nice... 😉
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The Swiss have a pretty good system I think, other countries also. Mine does not even though military incomes are quite good; people don't want to do it. I suppose the prospect of war looms large currently and people are reluctant. I think it would help mitigate some of the laziness issues that seem prevalent in the youth of today though; I'm pro compulsory service.