r/worldnews • u/thegoodsamuraii • Nov 27 '24

White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so they have enough troops to battle Russia Russia/Ukraine

https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-war-biden-draft-08e3bad195585b7c3d9662819cc5618f?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share
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u/sopapordondelequepa Nov 28 '24

No need to get in line, I live in a country that values the lives of its citizens. Neutrality is hardcoded into our constitution, so think again. Am I in control or are you not, and you think everyone else isn’t?

To answer your question, 99% I would’ve been forced to fight for the nazis. They’re bad people you know?

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u/GerardoITA Nov 28 '24

Sure, neutral until it gets invaded by another country. Then suddenly you are drafted to defend the very values you claim your country has, and if you don't tough luck, people get shot for refusing the draft.

Neutrality is a privilege secured by superior military strength, it lasts only as long as other countries are willing to respect it and your privilege is to live in a country that doesn't risk ( as far as you've told us ) invasion from anyone else. But you could've been born in Ukraine and not have had that chance. You could've been born in Poland in 1920. What then?