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minus-squareNeuromancer@lemm.eelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2arrow-down4·8 months agoWhen you live in a country, there is an obligation to that country. You pay taxes, you fight in a war of self defense, etc.
minus-squaredeafboy@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·8 months agoThat’s a common misconception, but you are under no obligation to sacrifice your life for anyone without a prior consent. If an organization tries to control your body or demands you to sacrifice your life, it’s a dangerous cult. Run.
minus-squareNeuromancer@lemm.eelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1arrow-down3·8 months agoThat’s a philosophical topic and not the law. Legally in America if you are called you must go. Otherwise you go to jail.
When you live in a country, there is an obligation to that country. You pay taxes, you fight in a war of self defense, etc.
That’s a common misconception, but you are under no obligation to sacrifice your life for anyone without a prior consent.
If an organization tries to control your body or demands you to sacrifice your life, it’s a dangerous cult. Run.
That’s a philosophical topic and not the law. Legally in America if you are called you must go. Otherwise you go to jail.