• atrielienz@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Because they’re poor and joining gives them a way to feed and shelter themselves and their family.

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      1 year ago

      Imagine living in a world where you have to kill other people before society thinks you’re valuable enough to feed and shelter your family.

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        1 year ago

        I mean. There are a lot of places like that including ones where it’s mandatory. So, what was your point again?

        Not to mention the fact that not everyone who serves actually kills people, but I imagine that distinction is lost on you.