This post is stolen valor. We just ended a 20-year war against some of the most horrible people in the world in 2021. Anyone over age 20 who claims to long for righteous combat who didn’t enlist during the Global War on Terrorism (or make a serious attempt and have it denied for reasons fully beyond their control) is a liar. As is almost anyone who makes this claim now and hasn’t signed up to be a mercenary in Ukraine (special exception for someone who needs a valid US security clearance and would put it at risk by joining a foreign army). Policy should not cater to their fake preferences.
I guess I should make explicit that I’m a pussy who would almost certainly avoid the arena, because life involves other joys which together outweigh any interest in combat. But arenas should be allowed to exist as regulated venues.
Also, one of the benefits of duels is that they’re not entire career choices; you can duel someone and then run for office later or whatever, whereas fighting for Ukraine is kind of a long term commitment.
This post is stolen valor. We just ended a 20-year war against some of the most horrible people in the world in 2021. Anyone over age 20 who claims to long for righteous combat who didn’t enlist during the Global War on Terrorism (or make a serious attempt and have it denied for reasons fully beyond their control) is a liar. As is almost anyone who makes this claim now and hasn’t signed up to be a mercenary in Ukraine (special exception for someone who needs a valid US security clearance and would put it at risk by joining a foreign army). Policy should not cater to their fake preferences.
I guess I should make explicit that I’m a pussy who would almost certainly avoid the arena, because life involves other joys which together outweigh any interest in combat. But arenas should be allowed to exist as regulated venues.
Also, one of the benefits of duels is that they’re not entire career choices; you can duel someone and then run for office later or whatever, whereas fighting for Ukraine is kind of a long term commitment.