Men and women today join the military for just about
the same reasons back then. Peer pressure, money, honor, and their country
influences many today as well during the civil war. The only difference is
seeking adventure and escaping boredom. As of now, we know or have some of
knowledge of the many hardships soldiers would have to intervene. Military
service is not to be taken lightly; in fact it involves rigorous physical and
mental training. Therefore, it is a big decision.
In my opinion, military service is not worth the risk
involved. War is unnecessary as it is the sacrificing of many brave citizens’
lives for the “satisfaction of either side”. With that, the experience causes
too much negative effects as it puts many lives on stake and causes psychological problems to both soldiers and family members. The near death experience and the sight of warfare creates horrific realizations of the killings. The loss of a friend by gunshot and the killing of fellow brothers all contributing. Not only would it cause pain for the soldiers but family too as the loss of a loved one would surely bring mental breakdowns.Those effects are also what would be most hard for me if i were a soldier. The separation from my family and friends along with the killing of others and perhaps myself, in addition to persistence to go through with such physical and mental training as I am not too strong mentally and physically to join the military.
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