Hello from a military member!

[Christopher McKay]

Hi everybody.

 

My name is Christopher. I am a 20 year old male. I am currently enlisted in the Air Force. Freedomain Radio has had a massive impact on me and has caused me to rethink my decision to join the military. I am currently in the process of applying for conscientious objection.

 

At this point I would happily identify as a voluntarist. I've also been an atheist since I was 16. Self-knowledge has become very important to me recently. I began seeing a therapist about a month ago and also began reading up on Internal Family Systems Therapy and Alice Miller's work. I also started journaling.

 

I've been seeking interactions and discussions with like-minded people (something that's pretty much hopeless for me to find in the military) and I look forward to posting on here.

[Darknecrosforte]

Hi, 

 

Left USMC active duty after 5 years as a radio technician. If in your situation, I would consider several factors such as: Time left on contract, possible loss of GI Bill (which DOES violate voluntarism on the tax-payer, BUT is probably a more benign version of theft), and alternative uses of that remaining contract time. Military life is one of the least voluntary lifestyles outside of the initial choice to enlist, but I'm not sure it is worth quitting with less than 2 years remaining. Take advantage of the perks of being enlisted. They exist unless you're a paratrooper.

 

You can use that GI Bill to subsidize any level of training you need to be useful to others. Since the tax rate is progressive here, you won't have to worry about the unethical nature of leeching off the tax-payer because you WILL get butt-raped later.

[Stephen Jennings]

Hi and welcome.

 

What is your own conflict with your military existence?

[Frederik]

Hey Christopher - welcome!

 

I'm happy for that you seem to have found something sustainable, and which will have a tremendous positive impact on the world! IFS, Miller and Journaling sounds fantastic.

 

I am sceptical if you will enjoy posting on this board regularly, and I'm interested to see how that goes.

 

All the best to you!

Frederik