I think it can be a combination of both. Obviously there are people who are gaining power and money from the conflict and military presence. However, there are certainly some oppressed people in those countries who have benefited from our presence. Of course, there are plenty of other oppressed people in countries around the globe, so I feel our main reason for our presence in these countries is the former. Soldiers are supposed to follow orders and be unquestioning, that is their duty.
what are we fight for ?
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I think it can be a combination of both. Obviously there are people who are gaining power and money from the conflict and military presence. However, there are certainly some oppressed people in those countries who have benefited from our presence. Of course, there are plenty of other oppressed people in countries around the globe, so I feel our main reason for our presence in these countries is the former. Soldiers are supposed to follow orders and be unquestioning, that is their duty.