From my perspective, the US military as an institution is deeply corrupt. And the political machine is thoroughly insane. I would definitely prefer to live in a world where violence was not treated as a legitimate way to resolve disputes. But my preference is unimportant; violence is treated this way by people all over the world.
For better or worse, if every person serving in the US military were to quit their jobs tomorrow, all hell would literally break loose. And if every good, bright person in the military were to quit, only a relatively small handful of madmen and dullards would remain, and the result would be the same or worse.
This situation is untenable, but it is one that people as a whole are responsible for creating, and I very much doubt that demonizing everyone who chooses enlistment will make the world a better place for anyone.
Good on you for respectfully holding your ground on this.
Interesting insights @mada I can't even imagine the mayhem if armed forces were to disband. The world would probably revert back to the armed bandits and criminals (vikings, nomads, mongol raiders, pirates, etc.) who would plunder, kill, and take what they wanted and enslaved whomever they desired. Which was one of the reasons armed militias were formed to begin with.
...you mean like the state does now? Plunder, kill, and take what they want and enslave whom they desire?
If it weren't for those things called laws, due process, separation of state, etc...
I am not saying it is perfect, but it is one of the best gigs in town. Historically speaking, the globe has more free choice and free speech than it ever did.
Alternatively, which government do you think does a significantly better job with similar challenges?
Yeah okay, but you didn't refute my point about the fact states plunder, kill, and take what they want from the people they pretend to be composed of and have a sworn duty to protect. We haven't moved past the point of armed bandits and criminals, according to your definition.
Hey @anarcho-andrei we talking soldiers here. Don't you going on some tangent about the state.... :)
Stay on topic, Steemit only allows 3 levels of reply! This is hard enough as is.