In a message dated 4/4/03 4:59:31 PM Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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> do you think that they join not knowing that the military might have to
> kill people and break things? even if they join for other benifits, do they
> not know the pupose of the military?
>

Yes, I think some do know. But the youngsters have been fed on glamorous
aspects.  Too many today are now saying ... but I didn't know I'd have kill
anybody. The military should do more to really prepare them psychologically
for the grim realities of war. So that later when they get called up, they
won't be shocked when they see people blown to bits on the field.  That may
sound funny coming from me, but I think it's a disservice to send people to
the field unprepared.

Mag
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