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Cake day: June 15th, 2023

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  • I do not see compulsory military service as forced labour, not by a long shot.

    performing labour or 6 months of jail does sound completely unforced

    A country that offers equal rights, universal healthcare and free education for all citizens, amongst many other tax-paid services.

    i am so glad that you have all of that

    If you do not see your own country worth serving, I feel sad for you

    i said nothing about whether i see my own country as worth serving, but your pity is appreciated

    I would gladly give my life to protect mine

    and youll continue to have the option to do so regardless of whether your government continues to threaten its citizens into doing so



  • The issue is you’re confusing compulsory labour with forced labour.

    seems like a you problem, what with you talking about compulsory labour while i explicitly said forced labour

    If you don’t do conscription or civil service work (the alternative option) the consequences are a fine, or jail.

    “youre not forced to do it, you just get tossed in jail if you dont do it”

    In countries at high risk of conflict (eg Taiwan), it’s practically required for their continued short-term existence.

    if a country can only motivate its people to actually protect said country by threatening them into doing so, it didnt actually deserve protection

    and just stops people discussing the actual pros and cons of the practice.

    good, i do not want people discussing the actual pros of slavery