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[Marxism] Working-Poor Draft Re: "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 data cited 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
an image of upper-middle class lads signing up to
defend their country.
Michael D.




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