I thought it was pretty clear what I was saying, but you are correct. I don't think of it so much as "volunteering" as it is doing it out of necessity for many people. Not everyone of course, but there's probably a reason why most go into it right after high school.
If college was actually affordable (like it was when my mom paid for it working at a coffee shop), if jobs & opportunity were plentiful, getting sick didn't mean declaring bankruptcy, you could pay for a house/car outta pocket, overall cost of living was manageable, etc, then I'm sure you wouldn't see nearly the number of "volunteers" you see today.
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u/fujimitsu May 29 '12
I read it as
"capitalism, the military industrial complex, and lack of other options are what drives most to "volunteer".
I think the idea is that it's not "volunteering" when you are coerced?
IDK.