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[–] atrielienz@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Because they're poor and joining gives them a way to feed and shelter themselves and their family.

[–] Dadifer@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Imagine living in a world where you have to kill other people before society thinks you're valuable enough to feed and shelter your family.

[–] atrielienz@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I mean. There are a lot of places like that including ones where it's mandatory. So, what was your point again?

Not to mention the fact that not everyone who serves actually kills people, but I imagine that distinction is lost on you.