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No, the Federal Service was not completely military --- that was just one small aspect of it --- as is noted in the novel, most people in the Federal Service ar
by WillAdams 2y ago
No, the Federal Service was not completely military --- that was just one small aspect of it --- as is noted in the novel, most people in the Federal Service are simply bureaucrats doing necessary government work (Skywatch is specifically mentioned --- a search of asteroids to determine which would have orbits which would intersect with that of earth). The protagonist's best friend who joins at the same time becomes a researcher on Pluto.
- borski 2y agoWhile I agree with your premise, it’s worth noting that much of the military is also “bureaucrats doing necessary government work.”
- WillAdams 2y agoWhich is why there is a rather marked divide between the "pencil-pushers" and "the tip of the spear". That said, there are lots of instances of the clerk-typist being told to grab his rifle and fill out a billet for a patrol and similar things --- RH actually speaks to this and other similar, but broader concerns in _Starship Troopers_
- borski 2y agoTrue. Honestly, I thought it was a great film, and I’ve watched it a bunch of times. I thought it explored that topic quite well.