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I would include the USA, with the caveat that in the US being sent to the military is often seen as a punishment for rich children where as in the Middle East b
by true_religion 8mo ago
I would include the USA, with the caveat that in the US being sent to the military is often seen as a punishment for rich children where as in the Middle East being sent to the military can be an opportunity to build an independent power base for yourself or your family.
- nradov 8mo agoThe USA has a volunteer military. Occasionally there are cases where the criminal court system might agree to dismiss a minor charge if the defendant enlists. But that doesn't happen to rich people, or those joining as commissioned officers (pilot track).
- true_religion 8mo agoThis is all true but I can’t see how it’s relevant to why I said.