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I agree. Do you want to sign up and go fight in a war? Or should other people besides you die? It's easy to say it "needs to be dealt with" but it's not an easy

I agree. Do you want to sign up and go fight in a war? Or should other people besides you die? It's easy to say it "needs to be dealt with" but it's not an easy thing to do.

tetrisgm 2y ago
I lived in Finland most of my adult life. Gladly. Freedom isn’t free, I understand that
nazgob 2y ago
Some of us live close enough that it's not really an option, surrendering to Russians don't work that great if you live in Eastern Europe. I will volunteer first day to join Polish Army.
- abraxas 2y ago
  Ditto. Even though I'm an expat right now if Poland calls to arms I'm coming home and fighting to defend my country.
  - tetrisgm 2y ago
    I can't tell if you guys or the Finns are better at dealing with invaders, but I can't think of a higher compliment on this matter.
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ocular-rockular 2y ago
It's never an easy thing to do or one that should come to fruition, but yes, I would contribute to the effort for my country if it was so.
2OEH8eoCRo0 2y ago
If you would have asked me while I was a young Marine I'd say, "hell yes." I recall the commandant visiting in Afghanistan and Marines were asking him where the next combat zone is because they are eager for more action.
JumpCrisscross 2y ago
> Or should other people besides you die? Yes. We literally have a country willing to do this for us if we give them the weapons. Otherwise, a country whose population is unwilling to fight for itself isn't a country, just a convenient demarcation on a map.
- pretzel32 2y ago
  Countries don't fight, people do. So when you say, "country willing to do this for you" (how nice!), what you mean is a bunch of politicians and officers are willing to go in the street and capture random civilians to conscript them. Because that's the reality of how Ukraine is "willing to fight".
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Hamuko 2y ago
Living in a country next to Russia, it basically feels more and more likely that I will actually have to participate in a war effort. Not really sure how since I have not undergone military training, but it's definitely something to keep in mind these days.
theshrike79 2y ago
Against Russia? Yes. My grandfather did it the last time, I'm ready any day for a rematch. For now I'm hoping that our brothers in Ukraine slap Russia hard enough to deter any invasion plans for a few more decades.

I agree. Do you want to sign up and go fight in a war? Or should other people besides you die? It's easy to say it "needs to be dealt with" but it's not an easy thing to do.

tetrisgm 2y ago

I lived in Finland most of my adult life. Gladly. Freedom isn’t free, I understand that

nazgob 2y ago

Some of us live close enough that it's not really an option, surrendering to Russians don't work that great if you live in Eastern Europe. I will volunteer first day to join Polish Army.

abraxas 2y ago
Ditto. Even though I'm an expat right now if Poland calls to arms I'm coming home and fighting to defend my country.
- tetrisgm 2y ago
  I can't tell if you guys or the Finns are better at dealing with invaders, but I can't think of a higher compliment on this matter.
throw2343223434 2y ago
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ocular-rockular 2y ago

It's never an easy thing to do or one that should come to fruition, but yes, I would contribute to the effort for my country if it was so.

2OEH8eoCRo0 2y ago

If you would have asked me while I was a young Marine I'd say, "hell yes." I recall the commandant visiting in Afghanistan and Marines were asking him where the next combat zone is because they are eager for more action.

JumpCrisscross 2y ago

> Or should other people besides you die? Yes. We literally have a country willing to do this for us if we give them the weapons. Otherwise, a country whose population is unwilling to fight for itself isn't a country, just a convenient demarcation on a map.

pretzel32 2y ago
Countries don't fight, people do. So when you say, "country willing to do this for you" (how nice!), what you mean is a bunch of politicians and officers are willing to go in the street and capture random civilians to conscript them. Because that's the reality of how Ukraine is "willing to fight".

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Hamuko 2y ago

Living in a country next to Russia, it basically feels more and more likely that I will actually have to participate in a war effort. Not really sure how since I have not undergone military training, but it's definitely something to keep in mind these days.

theshrike79 2y ago

Against Russia? Yes. My grandfather did it the last time, I'm ready any day for a rematch. For now I'm hoping that our brothers in Ukraine slap Russia hard enough to deter any invasion plans for a few more decades.