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Your assertion that military service in the US “sucks ass” is rather inflammatory. The United States Military has provided a life changing means and opportunity
by throwaway17_17 7y ago
Your assertion that military service in the US “sucks ass” is rather inflammatory. The United States Military has provided a life changing means and opportunity for many. I’m not denying that the risks and imposition is not substantial. Speaking for myself, I am permanently disabled as a direct result of my period of service in the Army. But, I would not change that decision for anything.
I know people will make a judgement about the sacrifices entailed in service, but “sucks ass” is too broad and too far a generalization.
- Ghjklov 7y agoContext here matters a bit. Having to choose between going to prison or joining the military just to get education, shelter, and food is a very "sucks ass" situation.
- throwaway17_17 7y agoVery true. I would whole heartedly agree that joining for those purposes is a sucks ass situation.
- beerandt 7y agoI don't think your context is as vindicating as you might think. That's not a decision, let alone a difficult one.