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they signed up for an education and saw the military as their only shot



Now there's a telling statement. Doesn't it strike anyone as a little wrong that joining the army is seen as a legitimate tactic for getting educated? After all, the cost of the education is bourne by the army, which in turn is funded by the taxpayer (us), and the job of "being in the army" doesn't turn a profit. If education is the name of the game, why not just cut out the middle man.

It just seems shameful to use "education" as a sort of bribe. Oh, and I am fully aware that some folks join the army for the perfectly legitimate reason of wanting to serve their country - for which the should be applauded. My point is that using education as the carrot is a little shoddy.

Siggy

If life wasn't so pointless and absurd, I would take it more seriously.