• Gordon Calhoun@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    You mean the 18-30 y/o men who are conscripted into compulsory military service for a year? Kinda sounds like a lot of them might not have much choice, barring gulag or suicide, in the matter.

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      tbf, most Russian conscripts are not involved in the war - men sign theoretically voluntary contracts in exchange for extra pay or reduced service time to be deployed outside of Russia.

      That being said, there’s a great deal of coercion that’s involved, so while you can resist pressure to sign a contract, it’s not unreasonable to think that a significant minority felt they really didn’t have a choice.

      • Gordon Calhoun@lemmy.world
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        1 day ago

        I just believe the righteous antipathy is better leveled at the Russian government, specifically Putin, than the anonymous cannon fodder.

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          I prefer to hate everyone willing to kill me, my friends, my family, take over my country equally. Especially so, if they do it for money, for ten years.

          Hard to grasp such a complex concept, I understand.

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            I can understand why you feel the way you do and cannot dispute it is a hatred you’ve earned.

            Just like I wouldn’t be able to blame any Canadian for hating every US soldier if the US were to invade Canada.

            I personally feel bad for every person involved in something as horrible as fighting in a war. I wish their hearts, brains, and energies could instead be employed in something peaceful, helpful, and beneficial for the future.