Military Role Debate

This cluster revolves around debates on the role, purpose, rights, and ethics of the military—especially the US military—often distinguishing it from civilians, police, and government actions.

➡️ Stable 0.6x Politics & Society
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NewSpace US OP HN USA military marine soldiers government evidenced head forces state civilians honor

Sample Comments

gadders Sep 4, 2017 View on HN

Doesn't the military do that as well?

grandalf Oct 5, 2015 View on HN

you could say the same thing about the US military though, couldn't you?

wahnfrieden Jun 28, 2013 View on HN

Soldiers have different rights than regular civilians. Don't conflate issues reductively.

mikro2nd Jun 15, 2020 View on HN

Unless you're the military.

tastyfreeze Jan 8, 2024 View on HN

That is what a military is for...

vkou Sep 3, 2025 View on HN

Don't be silly, the purpose of the military is to fight the enemies of the head of state, not to help people.

borski Oct 17, 2018 View on HN

Are you advocating for the military to not exist?

legulere Jun 18, 2016 View on HN

This is not about the USA in general, this is about military and especially the US military.If this was about helping the military of my country, I would also find it questionable.

jamiepenney Jun 1, 2021 View on HN

That's fine for the military, how does that protect joe random citizens?

jimbofisher1 Jun 27, 2018 View on HN

It's not accurate that the military doesn't care. You are foolish.