My brother the Solider

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"Suggesting that he be ashamed of his brother for serving in the armed forces?

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No, I said "for serving in a war of aggression." Imbuing an unjust war with "pride" is no better than sending troops to die for an unjust cause. Russians should be proud of service in the Red Army to repel German aggression and ashamed for killing Ukranians or Afghans. Americans should be proud of service in WWII and ashamed of service in Vietnam or Iraq. It is the justification for the war that makes the difference, a rule of judgment that so-called "patriots" like to apply to every country in the world except their own. The character of the government fighting it hardly makes any more difference than the color of the uniforms or the size of the hats.

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So you think soldiers should form individual judgments on whether a particular war, or battle, or maneuver, etc., is right or wrong? And then make an individual decision as to whether to partake? Please.