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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because they're poor and joining gives them a way to feed and shelter themselves and their family.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Imagine living in a world where you have to kill other people before society thinks you're valuable enough to feed and shelter your family.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I mean. There are a lot of places like that including ones where it's mandatory. So, what was your point again?

Not to mention the fact that not everyone who serves actually kills people, but I imagine that distinction is lost on you.