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by keybored 643 days ago
That’s not a good way to get neither money nor power.
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IncreasePosts 643 days ago
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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fragmede 643 days ago
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.
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