Phil Cook v2 wrote:
>>> ...if by "great benefits" you mean "you're going to die very young". :-P
>>> Oddly enough, it doesn't mention that part...
>>>
>> Are you sure soldiers are more likely to die young than civilians?
> 
> I think soldier could be reasonably classed as an 'at risk' career
> compared to being a civilian.
> 
>> Visiting some places in the world could change your mind about that.
> 
> Except they're not talking to civilians already situated in warzones,
> they're talking to us and as such the comparision is between staying in
> the UK (or yes working in Europe/US) and heading off into conflict.

	True. I think, though, that marc wasn't referring to warzones. In a
number of poor countries, joining the military is a fairly good career
path. You don't get rich financially, but all needs are taken care of,
and many even after retirement (e.g. housing). In that sense, unless the
country in engaged in much conflict (and perhaps even), going to the
military gives you a longer lifespan than the average person who may not
always get good food, or good medicine.

-- 
I think animal testing is a terrible idea. They get all nervous and give
the wrong answers.


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