• Ranjeliq@programming.dev
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    1 year ago

    Let me provide you with the second side of the same coin.

    Would you be ok with fighting on Russia’s side? Do you think that after the war you should have the same standing as the ones, who were doing anything to avoid being conscripted?

    Because, see, every war is at the very fucking best (read: not realistic) consists of one side that is righteous, and one that is not. Realistically, the chances of you being on the “right” side of it are excruciatingly small. But given conscription, you are denied of choice during that time, your feelings and believes on that matter are not considered at all - you are just a cog. And nobody gives a damn about cogs.

    • Zippy@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Russia’s country is not being invaded. Ukraine is. That is the reality. If you don’t defend your country and are fine with your neighbor doing so and dying, what makes you think you should have the same benefits as him?