Ask HN: Is a strong volunteer military incompatible with a strong safety net?

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Could this be why countries with strong volunteer militaries are often reluctant to adopt comprehensive welfare systems?

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Sounds like you are begging the question. Are there any such countries? Volunteer militaries (militias) went out of fashion in the USA after the war of 1812. Am I not understanding what you are asking?

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