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Isn't that exactly what the poor 18 year old from Kentucky is doing when he signs up for the army?

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That’s not a good way to get neither money nor power.

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A common refrain to explain kids joining the army is to escape being stuck in a small town with no opportunities.

So, they are saying they're okay with killing in order to improve their economic prospects.

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Compared to other prospects for that 18 year old? College is out of reach without help and the military is a good way to get the help needed to go there.