@Zaphodbblx I have known many soldiers and I honor them. Remember for most that the decision to join comes at a very early age - prior to becoming particularly politically aware.

In America, most who join do so out of a combination of lack of options and an instinct to protect their loved ones and those values they've learned as youth. After joining, serious questioning of value/purpose/morality is discouraged and or moot - they serve the state and their use, for good or ill, is a sacrifice.