I am avoiding the huge arguement about the morality of war, and just want to point out something practical. I just got back from a recruiting office and one of the soldiers pointed out something about registering for the selective service that I didn't know. You have until you're 25 to register. If you don't, then you miss your chance and can't ever join the army. You may not be interested now, but don't limit your future options. I never planned to join, but after college, it seems like a good option. I'm looking at 20k a year, housing costs, food costs, and health insurance. It's pretty sweet. I'm getting married before I go to basic, so my longtime girlfriend will get to enjoy the benefits too. This beats another year of working just to pay rent in Michigan's poor economy.
If you're young, you will probably change your mind a lot before you settle down into middle age. Do not limit your options now by doing something misguided on principle.
