I've often pondered the thought process which runs through another human being's mind when contemplating whether or not to join up (army). I remember having the notion myself when I was attending primary and early secondary education, but with little thought of the consequences only of what I could get from it ie. paid training, proving myself regarding physical endurance, fighting for my country and the stature which accompanies it, travel, the feeling of ridding problems etc.. Naivety/ignorance must be the army's recruiting ace as the young (at least in the UK)partake in little or no political matters hence excluding the reasons nations wage war or intervene in volitile situations throughout the world. The army target the young for their athleticism, lack of ties, and the lure of the above mentioned, or at least that is their rhetoric. Perhaps this may explain the abscence of political studies in secondary education as knowledge of current world affairs and our part to play in them would almost certainly affect the already dwindling numbers enrolling. Another down side to this void in education only enhances the abscence of young peole voting at the polls as they only feel the urge later on in life when they see that politics affects their life's either directly or indirectly. I suppose giving too much trust to our corrupt decision makers with all their spin, just following blindly, not for a second believing that they may have ulterior motives for their actions results in a continuous conveyor belt of more than willing pawns. Thankfully, (as far as I am concerned) people seem to be unwilling to put their life on the line, more to the point exterminating others, this possibly as a result in the deminishing numbers attending church and with a faith as they are not falling for the old 'god is on our side' and 'god will look after us as they are evil and we are good' crap. Sorry about the brevity of this message as I value life and have little time to squander!. Appreciate any comments, be them nods or shakes.