• Kornblumenratte@feddit.de
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        8 months ago

        Have you ever been conscripted into a democratic army? I have been. We were very well taught which rights we have, what the rules of warfare are and when we are oblieged to disobey an order.

        It’s true, a conscript has less freedom than a not conscripted citizen. But if you really believe a conscript (in a democratic army) is even remotely comparable to a chattel slave, you should try reality instead delusional ideology for a change.

      • Kusimulkku@lemm.ee
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        8 months ago

        I’m not sure if Denmark is one of those but for some states there’s unfortunately little choice. Not like we in Finland want to be next to Russia. But only men having to serve is an obvious equality issue.

        • index@sh.itjust.works
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          8 months ago

          I’m not sure if Denmark is one of those but for some states there’s unfortunately little choice.

          There’s plenty of choice that doesn’t involve giving up your rights and become a slave to an authoritarian government. Such as voting for people who’s goal is to help people and not exploit them, or fight against and not support corrupted politicians.

          • Flipper@feddit.de
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            8 months ago

            Telle, what other choice do the Ukrainians have other than fighting? Or do you mean the Denmark government as authoritarian government?

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          8 months ago

          But don’t you think only women being the only ones in charge of giving birth to the next generation is an obvious equality issue, too?