• volodya_ilich@lemm.ee
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    3 months ago

    I’m not American either, but rather than laughing at the death of American soldiers, I’m sad that young men were deceived by their institutions and governments (or outright conscripted) into inflicting suffering and death and suffering it themselves.

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      3 months ago

      College is insanely expensive in the US so lots of kids join the military because it will pay for their college if they survive.

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        3 months ago

        Fully aware, that’s why I reject blaming the individuals as opposed to the system

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          3 months ago

          Thanks. I was one of those poor kids who joined the military to afford college, so I honestly appreciate it when people are understanding.