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Philéas 
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 Posted: January 21 2007 at 16:38 |
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I refuse to associate myself in any way with anything military.
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Passionist
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Joined: March 14 2005
Location: Finland
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Posted: January 21 2007 at 16:41 |
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no yet, but I have to go in July. It's not fun and I don't like it at all, and if it weren't compulsory in this developing country, I wouldn't go.
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Vompatti
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Posted: January 21 2007 at 16:46 |
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No. I'm trying to think of an easy way to avoid going.
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Wutu Banale
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Joined: October 11 2006
Location: Finland
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Posted: January 22 2007 at 09:44 |
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Not going to army..? Well if thinking about the american army which disgusts me i say no, but gladly i am finnish who can go to finnish army. Yes i am going.
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Käsittämättömän käsittämätöntä
Suurta ja arvostettavaa.
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Passionist
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Location: Finland
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Posted: January 22 2007 at 09:51 |
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Still all of us commenting here are Finns. Says something about cultural differences.
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Harkmark
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Joined: October 29 2005
Location: Norway
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Points: 538
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Posted: January 22 2007 at 10:19 |
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Definitely NOT. I worked for Amnesty International instead. A far better cause, if you ask me. Conscientious objector is the word...
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Atkingani
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Joined: October 21 2005
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Posted: January 22 2007 at 19:19 |
In Brazil, the military service is still compulsory but nowadays only serve those who want going then to the Army, while Navy and Air Force do specific examinations meaning that these 2 services are basically professional.
However, in the 70s, one seldom escaped the military service and so after entering the University I chose the Naval Reserve Training Center as a midshipman being later returned to my civilian duties as a 2nd lieutenant (or ensign) of the Reserve Corps.
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The T
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Posted: January 22 2007 at 19:34 |
 Harkmark wrote:
Definitely NOT. I worked for Amnesty International instead. A far better cause, if you ask me. Conscientious objector is the word...
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clarke2001
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Posted: February 02 2007 at 06:15 |
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Used to be Sargent in Croatian army. I still am, officially. (backup units)
However, my opinion is that army sucks big time; try to avoid it in all possible ways - there are better ways to spend your life, serve your community and contribute to the world peace.
Army is, really, the last option should be used in most drastic cases (someone attacking your country).
I witnessed it and realised that (in a semi-guerrilla war) a little bit of common sense and attention are more valid than 80% of thing that you've learned in army. But the same goes for all fields in life, I guess.
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Eetu Pellonpaa
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Posted: February 02 2007 at 06:29 |
I served as private, and It was OK for me.
We have a compulsory military service in Finland, and I think it's politically pragmatic to have it that way here. But ofcourse it's not a thing for everybody, I know some guys who did a non-military service instead, one who got rejected as a lunic and one who went to the jail instead, and I think they are OK lads too. For the guy who did time I must admire his strenght of will and courage of facing mass condemnation, though I wouldn't agree with his pacifistic ideals.
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Seyo
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Posted: February 03 2007 at 11:07 |
Yes, I had to. During the time 1983/84 the service in the Yugoslav People's Army was compulsory. I served 12 months. 
Those who had not enlisted at a college prior to recruitment had to serve 15 months.
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Equality 7-2521
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Joined: August 11 2005
Location: Philly
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Points: 15784
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Posted: February 04 2007 at 14:35 |
Harkmark wrote:
Definitely NOT. I worked for Amnesty International
instead. A far better cause, if you ask me. Conscientious objector is
the word...
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Not if you ask me 
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"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "
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Equality 7-2521
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Posted: February 04 2007 at 14:36 |
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I have not served nor do I plan on it in the immediate future, but if my country needs me I would gladly serve.
I'd like to give the sincerest thanks to all those who served the US. God bless you.
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"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "
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rileydog22
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Location: New Jersey
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Posted: February 04 2007 at 15:07 |
Equality 7-2521 wrote:
Harkmark wrote:
Definitely NOT. I worked for Amnesty International
instead. A far better cause, if you ask me. Conscientious objector is
the word...
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Not if you ask me
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I agree. Amnesty works for some good causes, but some of the stuff (like abolishing the death penalty) is entirely politics. In my school, the Amnesty branch is trying to make it seem like somehow abolishing the death penalty is universally moral. I don't give a s**t about the death penalty, but I do care about a supposedly non-aligned organization spreading politics. Anyways, I'm not planning on serving in the military, and I think the current US military action is one of the stupidest moves in the countries history, but I support every man and woman in Iraq with all of my heart.
Edited by rileydog22 - February 04 2007 at 15:08
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JJLehto
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Joined: April 05 2006
Location: Tallahassee, FL
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Points: 34550
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Posted: February 04 2007 at 15:48 |
No, and only way I ever would is if there's a draft.
Unless it was like another Civil War...then I might consider volunteering
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