There are serious problems at home on this front as well:Caution urged on recruits
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An increasing number of would-be recruits to the Canadian military are prone to displaying traits of social disobedience, intolerance toward ethnic groups and being fatalistic, a new report says.The analysis, delivered to the Department of National Defence in March, warns of the "increasingly socio-dysfunctional profile of military aspirants."
The potential recruits tend to show an affinity for social Darwinism, characterized by the view that only the strongest members of society will survive. Violence and sex are also prominent interests associated with potential soldiers, according to the study, by Montreal-based polling firm CROP Inc.
This contrasts, the study says, with those already enrolled in the army, who have upstanding qualities, including a commitment to duty and ethical concerns. They also seek enriching experiences and have a capacity to deal with uncertainty.
But negative traits, like ethnic intolerance and fatalism, are also present in some current military personnel and the report warns specifically about the need to maintain exacting recruiting requirements to weed out those who could cause trouble on the battlefield.
I can only imagine the problems down the road when these trained killers come home.
Fortunately, the opposition to the war and a growing realisation of the dangers of neo-liberalism is just as strong. There is a growing split in all societies. I think you would find those who absolutely oppose the agenda would be highest among the young.
I took my son and his friend to a Billy Talent / Anti-Flag concert. The ACC was packed with kids who were definitely aware of the need for social justice. It was actually quite a positive experience for the soul (not for the ears).
There really is a shift in outlook from the simplistic consumerism of a generation ago.
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posted 19 May 2007 01:41 PM
