• Hoagie@lemmy.ca
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    9 months ago

    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.

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      9 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.