As a counterpoint, if you’ve emigrated and sought asylum in a foreign country is it fair to be denied access to criminal records and other bureauatic documents necessary to continue your life? One of my coworkers is Ukrainian and to pursue immigration they’ve had to go back and forth getting documentation that Canada requires for both residency and a work permit - to my knowledge they’re fine since they’re so far along in the process but a new asylum seeker may find themselves unable to provide this documentation.
War is messy business and not wanting to put your life on the line is understandable - after all nobody in this comment section is barred from volunteering to fight, or at least provide logistical support, in Ukraine if they’re so motivated. Most of us are happy to financially support the war but wouldn’t want to risk our lives.
War is messy business and not wanting to put your life on the line is understandable - after all nobody in this comment section is barred from volunteering to fight, or at least provide logistical support, in Ukraine if they’re so motivated. Most of us are happy to financially support the war but wouldn’t want to risk our lives. Agreed. most the people wanting to send in troops should be the first to be sent in. I have no desire to fight for Ukraine but I don’t mind supplying the weapons.
The issue is Ukraine needs manpower, and if you are an unreliable citizens, then what should be the consequences?
As I said - it’s fucking complicated. Do you owe your life because you were born somewhere? How long do you have to live there until you owe your life?
There are very valid concerns on both sides - I really hope that Russia is stopped in their tracks… but would you support an increased draft? Would you support it if your country was offering your life up involuntarily as part of an expeditionary force?
These aren’t easy questions, at least in my opinion.
I agree.
but would you support an increased draft?
I don’t live there, so my opinion doesn’t matter. I could say yes, but it isn’t my ass going to the front line.
If America was invaded, yes, I would fight my country. Technically, I wouldn’t fight as I am a medical officer in the Army, but you get my point.
Would I go overseas? I did previously but I am less inclined now. I would not want to go fight for Ukraine, this is their battle.
There should not be any consequences! The governments should stop treating citizens like a lifestock.
When you live in a country, there is an obligation to that country. You pay taxes, you fight in a war of self defense, etc.