>>40
I agree with the Gandhi thing, and I'm certainly no ultra-pacifist. And if it comes down to a situation where it's necessary to fight, I'll of course gladly do so. What I'm arguing against is mandatory service when there's no imminent threat- especially for nebulous, bullshit reasons like "paying the price of freedom." Finland (for example) hasn't seen a major armed conflict since WW2, yet that country has universal (male) conscription. I see no good reason for it.
>>42
is absolutely correct.