In some countries, joining the military is mandatory, in other countries, optional. For example, in Israel and Singapore both men and women are required to perform two years compulsory military service right after high school. Does your country require military service? If so, how do you feel about this? If not, under what conditions would you ever join the military to defend your country?
Well, in Sweden, it’s not mandatory to join the army. But in Singapore it is mandatory to join the army. I probably won’t join the army in Singapore, if they tell me I have to, I will probably give up my Singapore citizen ship.
Well, anyway, if it wasn’t mandatory, like in Sweden, I would only join the army if there was a huge war, and I knew that if I joined, it would make a difference. Like, if we were under attack, and there was need for more soldiers, other wise we would all die (a little dramatic, I know, but anyway) then I would join. Of course I would still be very scared, but if it helps, you have to do what you have to do!
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I completely agree with your post. Your reasons are also the only reasons i would have for joining the army. In my country, England, it is not mandatory to join the army. If it was mandatory in my country, i wouldn't enjoy joining. I would be scared as well! =]
I totally agree with you about joining the army. Those are the same conditions I am under so I totally agree. I wouldn't like being forced to join the army. i would have to volunteer myself to help my country. If I want to join the Army, i will. And then, even after I was supposed to join the army, I can go back to being an American and have an American citizenship. But we really do have the same mind in this conversation. :p
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