The army is the apotheosis of brainwashing and people enlisting have either no other talents/no will to discover themselves professionally/are retarded.
Change my mind.
Discussion
I think many are initially misled or don’t understand what they’re signing up for - especially if they’re young.
I certainly didn’t have anywhere near the perspective I do now when I was 18-25. It’s a lot easier to make honest mistakes when you’re ignorant and still finding your values.