This: "Because otherwise, we would just have a platoon of mindless zombies.”

Mama don't let your babies grow up to be soldiers. You protected them from all harm growing up, then clap and smile when they join the military, and wonder why they come home messed up. Laurence Vance has an extensive archive of thought provoking articles on why: https://www.lewrockwell.com/author/laurence-m-vance/