buritobr
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« on: August 26, 2015, 09:33:19 PM » |
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Some decades ago, it made sense because of national security issues. Nowadays, it doesn't make sense anymore.
Centuries ago, absolute monarchies used mercenary armies. The armies changed when the modern states rose. Modern warfare needed conscripted armies. However, post modern warfare doesn't need conscripted armies anymore. In recent times, the USA and the UK won many wars using all volunteer armies.
Army, navy and air force are job opportunities. We don't need to force young men to become soldiers.
Police and fire brigade never used conscripted men and, even though, policemen and firemen always existed.
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