A Boring Dystopia

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Schools in America apparently have their own army recruiter (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by robocall@lemmy.world to c/aboringdystopia@lemmy.world

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[–] Hoagie@lemmy.ca 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I get it for countries where their self-preservation is on the line (Taiwan) or where it's simply been national policy since the dawn of time (Switzerland), but it's definitely different when it's for a dictatorial, unpopular, or corrupt government.

[–] cro_magnon_gilf@sopuli.xyz 14 points 10 months ago

If people want a national defense they should pay for one. Not force 18 year old guys to be slave soldiers as a cheaper alternative.