On Monday, April 15, 2013 8:38:35 PM UTC-4, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:19:54 -0400, Dave Smith
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> > There are pros and cons with conscription and with volunteer armies.
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> I heard that my great grandfather emigrated to the USA from Sweden
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> because he didn't want to be conscripted into the Swedish army...
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> that, and the fact that the rest of his brothers and sisters were here
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> already. I guess you could call it a push/pull situation.
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> Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

Or cowardice.