Germany mulls reintroduction of compulsory military service – DW – 12/29/2023
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The Bundeswehr is facing a dramatic shortage in personnel. Now Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has rekindled the debate over reintroducing conscription.
  • Lols [they/them]
    2•1 year ago

    I do not see compulsory military service as forced labour, not by a long shot.

    performing labour or 6 months of jail does sound completely unforced

    A country that offers equal rights, universal healthcare and free education for all citizens, amongst many other tax-paid services.

    i am so glad that you have all of that

    If you do not see your own country worth serving, I feel sad for you

    i said nothing about whether i see my own country as worth serving, but your pity is appreciated

    I would gladly give my life to protect mine

    and youll continue to have the option to do so regardless of whether your government continues to threaten its citizens into doing so

    • Lorindól
      1•1 year ago

      performing labour or 6 months of jail does sound completely unforced

      Forced labour is very different to military training, IMO. Your choices and freedom are restricted - that cannot be denied - but your days are filled with different training excersizes, not labour as I understand it. And I’ve had my fair share of that too, but by my own choice.

      i said nothing about whether i see my own country as worth serving, but your pity is appreciated

      True. Your earlier statement was ambiguous concerning this. This is why I started the sentence with “if”.

      and youll continue to have the option to do so regardless of whether your government continues to threaten its citizens into doing so

      Also true. But if I had to defend my country, the most effective way to do it would be as a part of a trained and coordinated effort, not as some loner seeking a Hollywood - style “heroic sacrifice”.

        • Lorindól
          1•1 year ago

          Could you elaborate on this line of thought?

          I cannot tell if you are suggesting a professional standing army or something else entirely.