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Cognitive-Dissonance said:Very good point! I have not considered this point, and you make a very good case. With this i mind I will have to change definitions, as you are correct that turning it into a job is still dehumanization. What is a good term then? What I am trying to argue against is the unneeded demonization of the enemy as an inhuman, almost animal-like entity needing to be eliminated. 48th regulator you are correct, what I am promulgating is indeed dehumanization. With that in mind, would anyone like to speak up about a good term for what I am trying to project?
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Much like our duty as soldiers, it not our job to question the mission.
Well before someone becomes a soldier, they must understand that the ultimate sacrifice that our country asks us is not only to sacrifice our lives, but that we will be asked to sacrifice the lives of others. Cognitive dissonance is an uncomfortable feeling caused by holding two contradictory ideas simultaneously (1). These feelings should come to you, when you decide to make the effort to join the military. Knowing full well my explanation of the sacrifice asked by us as soldiers, one cannot go forward and join, and expect not to perform the act of killing.
Canada offers many others methods of service, for those that wish to help a nation, and not want to perform the act of fighting and terminating lives. Unfortunately, one can not join the military, and live in an idea that they will never have to dehumanize an enemy, and perform the ultimate act of terminating their life.
So basically, I feel there is no other way you can phrase your belief. Soldiers cannot have a Cognitive-Dissonance during the service of a country, when fighting a war.
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