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Re: Working-Poor Draft Re: [Marxism] "Underprivileged soldier" a myth?



--- Yoshie Furuhashi <furuhashi.1@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Yes, it is indeed from the Heritage Foundation, but
> I believe it
> needs a criticism, rather than a dismissal.

Exactly. The statistics cited here (which also seem to
be supported by the data referred to in the Nov 4
Washington Post) are going to fuel the polemics of
those who wish to counter Left critiques of the
"volunteer" army with the image of upper-middle class
white lads signing up to defend their country.
Michael D




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