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  • #46
    When it comes to security, straight organization of an army is more important than efficient placement of a nuclear physicist in society. He has studied physics? Those people are often very capable in creative solving o problems and thus have good chances on the job market. The more they are needed for properly organized forces.

    It is a matter of priorities really.

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    • #47
      are you a commie ecthy?
      "I hope I get to punch you in the face one day" - MRT144, Imran Siddiqui
      'I'm fairly certain that a ban on me punching you in the face is not a "right" worth respecting." - loinburger

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      • #48
        Originally posted by techumseh
        It is my considered opinion that the US is an aggressive, militaristic power bent on world domination.
        Shhhh!
        "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man." -- JFK Inaugural, 1961
        "Extremism in the defense of liberty is not a vice." -- Barry Goldwater, 1964 GOP Nomination acceptance speech (not George W. Bush 40 years later...)
        2004 Presidential Candidate
        2008 Presidential Candidate (for what its worth)

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        • #49
          also i think we should look at the after affects of service for members of the military. even among the volunteer army do they go on to be truly productive or meth addicts? what are the effects?
          "I hope I get to punch you in the face one day" - MRT144, Imran Siddiqui
          'I'm fairly certain that a ban on me punching you in the face is not a "right" worth respecting." - loinburger

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          • #50
            Military service does not cause addiction. At most, it may enable those already predisposed.
            "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man." -- JFK Inaugural, 1961
            "Extremism in the defense of liberty is not a vice." -- Barry Goldwater, 1964 GOP Nomination acceptance speech (not George W. Bush 40 years later...)
            2004 Presidential Candidate
            2008 Presidential Candidate (for what its worth)

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            • #51
              Are you an idiot MRT? Sorry but what does army leadership have to do with commie-ness?

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              • #52
                i might be an idiot. But its not army leadership its economic development vs. compelled military service. while in the military can some people really develop the skills they need to be productive in society? some can, some already have those skills.

                and its socialist because its planned and not a voluntary decision which is the most efficient way of gaining the best people for the job.
                "I hope I get to punch you in the face one day" - MRT144, Imran Siddiqui
                'I'm fairly certain that a ban on me punching you in the face is not a "right" worth respecting." - loinburger

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                • #53
                  On the plus side, military service can also enable those who are skillful.
                  "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man." -- JFK Inaugural, 1961
                  "Extremism in the defense of liberty is not a vice." -- Barry Goldwater, 1964 GOP Nomination acceptance speech (not George W. Bush 40 years later...)
                  2004 Presidential Candidate
                  2008 Presidential Candidate (for what its worth)

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                  • #54
                    I'm not calling you an idiot MRT, that was in reply to your commie remark.

                    The army is always planned, that has nothing to do with commieness. Even a free-market state has some resorts where it holds the ultimate planning power, like building national roads etc. And planning the army, which is its ultimate job to do. BTW, compelled military service lasts for 1-2 years at max, even in times of wars it isn't extended for lifetime. So your clever physicist would get into life job and family well before 25 If he doesn't get shot

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                    • #55
                      perhaps, but perhaps it should be more narrowed in its scope because there are certain people and certain skills that can not be improved by military service
                      "I hope I get to punch you in the face one day" - MRT144, Imran Siddiqui
                      'I'm fairly certain that a ban on me punching you in the face is not a "right" worth respecting." - loinburger

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                      • #56
                        well part of that was in response to the remarks some made of it being extended to actual tours. Im much more inclined to think 1-2 years with incentivized continuence is worthy.
                        "I hope I get to punch you in the face one day" - MRT144, Imran Siddiqui
                        'I'm fairly certain that a ban on me punching you in the face is not a "right" worth respecting." - loinburger

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                        • #57
                          So we both agree it is great to be fine

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                          • #58
                            its good to be good!
                            "I hope I get to punch you in the face one day" - MRT144, Imran Siddiqui
                            'I'm fairly certain that a ban on me punching you in the face is not a "right" worth respecting." - loinburger

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                            • #59
                              Are you guys having fun?

                              Originally posted by techumseh


                              Join the club. I don't mind. It is my considered opinion that the US is an aggressive, militaristic power bent on world domination. And it must be stopped.
                              Well in that case we'll need the draft to create an army to conquer the world. Either way we still need the draft.

                              Ahem.
                              Long time member @ Apolyton
                              Civilization player since the dawn of time

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                              • #60
                                nm.

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