What's the difference between a soldier, an assassin, and a mercenary?

[antikristuseke]

Originally Posted by August

Maybe things have changed but during my time in the service (1977-84) duty, honor and love of country were by far the three main motivators for soldiers joining and reenlisting in the US Army.

After all we had no GI Bill, no enlistment bonuses and our pay was minimal. So what other reason could we have enlisted for if not for patriotism?

Cant say about the american armed forces, but here in Estonia people sign up eiter because they have run out of options, are looking for adventure or really need te money.

Originally Posted by Aramike

I missed this before, but I'm curious as to what you base this statement upon?

I suspect nothing, but I'm not surprised considering the source.

My own experience in the armed forces. That being said, am currently signed up to do a tour of duty in Kosovo, but since I only made the reserve candidates list cant be sure yet if they take me or not.