Honestly this isn’t really an easy question, as a pacifist I’d probably say no to this, especially since I’m not really capable of doing much to contribute on at least the fighting side. I feel like, if it was to save my loved ones I’d be more inclined to say yes. I’d also never judge anyone who does fight, blame the war not the soldier.
Me neither. I despise war and I have a fear of guns, but if is “man”-power they need, then I wouldn’t hesitate to join. (sweat_smile) I mean, the NZ army is tiny, so they probably would need help. Though I’m currently have relations with someone in the army, and hearing what they get up to, I’m not sure I’d cope. In saying that, you don’t know what your body is capable of until you’re in that moment.
The war in Ukraine made me think about this recently. To me it’s so strong how many Ukrainians have really been literally and figuratively fighting for their sovereignty. I have a lot of respect for that. I think if it came down to it, I would want to defend my country as well. That said, not in the frontline but for example what they would call “verzet” (resistance) in WW2. I would want to spread the reality of what’s actually going on and stand up in that way, that’s probably what I would do