Conscription is immoral, unprincipled and nothing to be celebrated. As much as these film depict courage, the act of conscription in itself renders the principles of the "free-world" closer to that of the tyrannical one. I much rather to society go down to a standing army than to have its young naive youth die for greedy politicians. In the same light, I do not expect anyone to lay their life down on behalf of me either. My only duty is to pay my taxes, not surrender my life and limb to the will
@AndrewChan84 Hi. In general I would agree with you - counties that maintain conscript arimes in peacetime are generally pretty unpleasent societies. And also from a practical military view - all-volunteer forces are by far the best way to go. However, as this film was made during WW2 - then the celebration of the national effort, and also conscription was absolutely justified - considering what would have happened to Britain if it hadn't mobilised....
sounds like a great historical piece. where can i find the whole movie (netflix doesnt seem to have it)
berelesmama 1 month ago
Conscription is immoral, unprincipled and nothing to be celebrated. As much as these film depict courage, the act of conscription in itself renders the principles of the "free-world" closer to that of the tyrannical one. I much rather to society go down to a standing army than to have its young naive youth die for greedy politicians. In the same light, I do not expect anyone to lay their life down on behalf of me either. My only duty is to pay my taxes, not surrender my life and limb to the will
AndrewChan84 1 month ago
@AndrewChan84 Hi. In general I would agree with you - counties that maintain conscript arimes in peacetime are generally pretty unpleasent societies. And also from a practical military view - all-volunteer forces are by far the best way to go. However, as this film was made during WW2 - then the celebration of the national effort, and also conscription was absolutely justified - considering what would have happened to Britain if it hadn't mobilised....
TimRenouxBowler 12 hours ago
The only versions in the USA have completely goteen rid of this scene. be nice to see the film restored completely as its very good.
LineDoggie 9 months ago