I've seen this a few times in recent days. When people complain about soldiers who die in combat, there's always someone who chimes in with "there's no draft, they're all volunteers, they knew what they were getting in to."
People in the military sign up for many reasons (patriotism top among them, but also for the benefits and opportunities they can receive). One thing they DO expect from their leaders is to not have their lives thrown away.
They want to protect their country. Not participate in a "grudge match." Not assist in corporate imperialism. Their sacrifices are to be honored, not treated as disposable assets. Their lives should be spent with caution, concern, and in sober reflection on the costs involved.
Instead, we get invasions like Iraq, and a plethora of other useless wars going back through the centuries (from BOTH Republican AND Democratic presidents). Once our soldiers' blood has been spilled, it's hard to recognize the pointless cost, as we are forced to sanctify their loss.
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