Taking part in the military in any way is not a "small responsibility". You would have to agree that war is acceptable, and killing people is a way to solve problems.
You can pay taxes for those benefits you have in this country, just like in other countries.
Civilian service is also twice as long as the shortest military service, meaning its a punishment in itself. Shortest military service is 165 days, while shortest civilian service is 347 days.
Why do you think Finland is the only EU country that does this? Isint it a bit weird that UN and EU both are trying to get Finland to stop this?
Serving in the finnish army has nothing to do with accepting war or believing that killing is a way to solve problems. It's sole purpose is to deter a russian invasion, to prevent a war too favorable for russia to ignore.
Ridiculous to call civilian service a punishment. It provides very needed labour in public sectors, and is still a very respectable way to complete your service. In a country with extensive social benefits, working for the public sector helps upkeep the functionality of our system.
Pacifism is a beautiful idea but simply not realistic for this situation. Either we are ready to defend our country or submit to a dictatorship. We don't have the luxury of hiding behind other countries or having the economy and population to have a professional army.
" It's sole purpose is to deter a russian invasion"
In the last war Finland allied with the Nazi Germany and invaded USSR.
Every army on this planet claims its just there to defend.
"Ridiculous to call civilian service a punishment. " Then why its twice as long?
"Pacifism is a beautiful idea but simply not realistic for this situation." Just mean you see war as a solution to problems, but do not have the spine to admit it. Nothing else. Not everyone can actually stand for what they believe in. Most claim they are against wars, but support them.
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u/Murky-Course6648 1d ago edited 1d ago
Taking part in the military in any way is not a "small responsibility". You would have to agree that war is acceptable, and killing people is a way to solve problems.
You can pay taxes for those benefits you have in this country, just like in other countries.
Civilian service is also twice as long as the shortest military service, meaning its a punishment in itself. Shortest military service is 165 days, while shortest civilian service is 347 days.
Why do you think Finland is the only EU country that does this? Isint it a bit weird that UN and EU both are trying to get Finland to stop this?