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Is it bad to be in the military?

Today we read a story datelined in San Francisco about a group of war veterans who are protesting the existence of Junior ROTC in the high schools, arguing that there should be "no more military recruitment in our schools."  At the core of their argument seemingly is an assumption that being in the military is [...]

The Civil-Military Divide

Military personnel see civil society as more dishonest, more self-indulgent, more corrupt, more disloyal, less disciplined, and more materialistic than military culture.  This highlights the sense military people have that the general population does not really understand them and, despite supportive gestures and words, does not understand the sacrifices they make for America. 
When asked [...]