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I’m 18 — and facing jail because I won’t fight for Israel
(www.thetimes.co.uk)
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Ok, but barring corner cases...
Edit - and arguably it's still not a "good" idea - that's something you do because you feel there's no other choice at that point. It solves the short term problem, doesn't strike me as healthy for the populace in a long term way.
It is healthy for the populace in the sense that only 26 million people die instead of the vast majority of a population of 150 million, which would have happened without conscription.
It is justified when the war is an existential threat to the people of an area, not of the state ruling the area.
I don't disagree at all, just saying it's not a way to keep your standing army populated that I can agree with. I don't think this is at odds with your clarification, but if I'm missing your point please don't hesitate to reel me in.