Europe

Do you think that joining into literal, dangerous, physical battle is a useful contribution to further that cause? If you think it would be useful, do you think it necessary? Or do you feel it's simply the only contribution you could offer and you'd feel powerless otherwise?

I am also a millenial, a woman. And I agree with you. Rather fight for liberty than in a dictatorship. I‘ve already lived in a dictatorship the first years of my life, and although a kid, I do remember what was like and my parent did explain to us that there are other things outside the bubble, that there is freedom outside. We were told not to talk about it outside of the family, of course, because of security police.

I like the system that the Swiss have, to have all your population trained. To also know how to handle guns and be working in a team snd whatever they do to train. And they get refreshers every year according to Le Chat: Yes, Swiss citizens who have completed their basic military training are required to participate in annual refresher courses. Specifically, after finishing basic training, individuals remain members of the Armed Forces for nine years and must complete six refresher courses, each lasting three weeks, during this period. These courses ensure that their military skills remain up-to-date and that they are prepared for any potential service requirements. The obligation to serve in the military or alternative civilian service typically applies from age 18 to 30 .„

I would not enter in that age requirement anymore, but I would still love to do it. It is never a bad idea to be prepared, even if you don’t have to use your skills. Also to learn how to sabotage possible invaders, I think it would be invaluable in case of war. Look at Ukraine when they were invaded. There are a lot of stories of normal people fighting greatly against the surprise invasion.

And a war nowadays would look different than what was in WW2. I am far from being an expert, I am none, but the military equipment modern Europe has, is different even of what they sent to Ukraine. I think they sent a lot of old stuff. And having fighter jets and stuff like that, would be more helpful for the fight.

I read the other day someone from Finland, I think, saying that their goal this year is to learn to fly drones, so he could help in case of Russian attack. Fighting for Europe does not mean always being on the frontline with a gun in your hands.

It can only be a good thing if the enemy shares the same values, which is not the case with Russia.

Vulnerability not, but sympathy misunderstood for empathy will. I don't think German Gen Z doesn't enlist because of vulnerability, but because of culture. German liberal nationalism relies on 'Never again' as a mantra of nonaggression; to them the Bundeswehr was always a compromise against the NVA.

Schools until recently told us that conventional war is 'fallen out of time', "look at UN, EU, OSCE".

Occupied ~~Poland~~ ~~Algeria~~ ~~China~~ ~~Ukraine~~

the dude with that photo… i never seen someone so out of touch, a 27 year old boomer

I mean, even if it doesn't go towards genocide, have they considered the new power's probable policy on military service? They have to have a chapter on that, right?