The Army is seeking 101,200 new active-duty Army and Reserve soldiers this year alone........On the same topic as my recent post link regarding the desperation of the US Army to replenish its troop strength, this NY Times story goes into more detail about the immense difficulties and pressures that Army recruiters face in doing their job. I feel for them, especially the guy who applied for conscientous objector status after hearing from some of the people he recruited after their service in Iraq. Of course it's difficult to get guys into the Army now, like I said, those Americans (surprisingly) aren't as foolish as the rest of us think. I honestly think it'd be impossible, both morally and psychologically to be a recruiter, going into malls and universities and telling kids to give up their normal life and sign up for something that they're going to put their lives on the line for. Defending your country or an ally is one thing but invading and occupying a country without much support from the local population is unjust. A recruiter with real conscience and honor should tell all potential recruits that joining the Army is not just a way to travel the world and learn new skills but go into hostile places and risk your life and limbs whilst enduring hate and contempt from the locals which isn't even really meant for you but your commanding officers, government and brash, dishonest and unjust President.