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Originally Posted by Hackey
Im sure the reasons why people do it are all over the board. Some very admirable and some despicable and a range of reasons all in between. Honest question though what is the military currently involved in that you would see as being absolutely neccesarry and for the country?
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Obviously a loaded question. But right now, there is nothing critical to the safety of Canada.
However, full time soldiers spend a lot of time away from their families, even during peacetime for training or other humanitarian missions and such. Why do they do it? I spend time away from my family for work, and I expect to be paid pretty good for that sacrifice. Plus, the only safety hazard of my job is driving and flying. I don't need to be honored because everything I do, I do for me and my family, no one else.
I think a soldier feels a sense of community and so puts the needs of the country ahead of his own. The world can change very quickly, and they are the first to answer the bell.
EDIT: North Korea is probably the most critical safety concern given their ability to launch missiles. But your point stands.