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by Aeolun 1307 days ago
I’m Dutch. Not sure if there’s any overlap in the language, but I think it’s a term I only use in English.

You have to be at least some level of patriotic to work on weapons systems, so it’s more likely they’ll call it regrettable that it’s sometimes necessary to use against civilians and call it a day.

The reason I say I don’t blame them in particular is because I can see the appeal of working on things that blow shit up. Even better if you believe they’re your enemies (would I have issues making weapons that drive the Russians out of Ukraine?).

It’s because I have faith in my government. And as ridiculous and caused by propaganda as it may be, that is likely the same for the Russians.

From my perspective they’re evil, but I doubt they see themselves that way.