Should I enlist in the army national reserve?
Should I enlist in the army national reserve?
user
Military service should only be considered if you have no other viable alternative.  Military service can be very difficult for those with certain personality traits, particularly those who find it difficult to work or socialize with others.
assistant
What about being patriotic?
user
Patriotism is a decision about whether you are willing to support and defend a particular country and its citizens.  Military service is not required to prove your patriotism, and is in fact generally not a valid reason to support a country’s actions.  For example, some may argue that a country is taking care of its citizens by creating a medical care system.  This may be more effective than sending people to war, and that such a system can improve the country.  Being patriotic and being in the military are two very different concepts, and it is not an easy or clear task to determine which should take priority.
assistant
Well, somebody has to do it right.
user
There is no moral obligation to become involved in a war that you did not choose.  In the United States, people can choose whether or not they will serve in the military.
assistant
I know that but I just think somebody need to join the army or we wouldn't have one.
user