I wasn't talking about just politicians, or just signing up Keith.

I specifically said the government, by which I meant that the serving cabinet which decided that there was no alternative to war should signify their belief in that course by leading the troops into battle on the front line, preferably as enlisted ranks, which would preclude their wangling a cushy rear echelon posting.

If they truly believed in the righteousness of their actions they should feel honoured to serve.

If any such rule were internationally enacted you would see an instant end to wars. Those REMFs would find another way for sure.

Don T.