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“There are different reasons why people bully, including wanting to dominate others and improve their social status, having low self-esteem and wanting to feel better about themselves, and lacking remorse or failing to recognize their behavior as a problem.”

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Are You a Language Bully? If So, Give It a Rest.

“Those who engage in public corrections of this sort often are looking to feel good about themselves, and, according to Benoît Monin, a psychology professor at Stanford University, displays of language all-knowing-ness provide a ready-made, two-pronged opportunity to do so. ‘The way we evaluate our competence is relative to other people,’ he says. ‘If I need to feel good about my language skills, one way that I could do that would be to give myself evidence that my language skills are awesome. Another is to give myself evidence that other people’s language skills suck. So by putting down other people, I can feel better about myself.’”

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noun
: a low, vile, or worthless person or group of people

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Why the US has an All-Volunteer Military

The United States has an all-volunteer military, meaning people choose to join the armed forces instead of being forced to serve. Here are the main reasons why:

1. End of the Draft (Conscription)

Until 1973, the U.S. used a draft system to fill the military, especially during major wars (like WWII and Vietnam).
The draft became increasingly unpopular, especially during the Vietnam War.
In 1973, the U.S. officially ended the draft and moved to an all-volunteer force.

2. Democratic Values

A volunteer military fits with American ideas of freedom, personal choice, and limited government control over individuals’ lives.
Citizens can choose whether or not to serve, rather than being forced by the state.

3. Professional Military

A volunteer force tends to be more skilled and motivated.
Enlisted personnel train longer and often choose the military as a career, leading to higher professionalism and efficiency.

4. Public Opinion and Politics

After Vietnam, public resistance to the draft was strong.
Politicians responded to this sentiment and designed the military to appeal to recruits through pay, benefits, and education incentives (like the GI Bill).

5. Technology and Modern Warfare

Modern warfare relies more on technology and specialized skills than large numbers of troops.
This makes a smaller, well-trained volunteer force more effective than a massive conscript army.

Optional Service, but Still Registered

While military service is voluntary, men must still register for Selective Service at age 18, just in case a draft is ever reinstated.

⚠️ If the U.S. government decides it’s necessary, it can bring back the draft (mandatory military service), and citizens could be legally required to go to war.

Here’s how that would work:

🔹 1. Selective Service System

All U.S. men aged 18–25 are required by law to register for the Selective Service.
This doesn’t mean they are being drafted — it’s just a system to prepare for a possible draft.
If Congress and the President agree, the draft can be reactivated in a national emergency.

🔹 2. Congress Must Approve

The draft cannot be used unless Congress passes a law to reinstate it.
The President signs the law, and the draft would then begin.

🔹 3. How It Would Work

If reinstated, the Selective Service System would hold a draft lottery based on birth dates.
Those selected would be called up in order, typically starting with 20-year-olds.

🔹 4. Conscientious Objectors

Some people may refuse to fight due to moral or religious beliefs.
They can apply for non-combat roles or alternative civilian service.

🔹 5. Penalties for Refusing

Not registering for the Selective Service is a federal crime (although rarely prosecuted).
If the draft is active and someone refuses to serve, they can face fines, imprisonment, or loss of federal benefits (like student aid).

✅ Today: No Draft, But the Power Exists

So yes — while service is voluntary right now, the U.S. government has the legal power to require citizens to go to war if the situation demands it.

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Are You a Language Bully? If So, Give It a Rest.

“Those who engage in public corrections of this sort often are looking to feel good about themselves, and, according to Benoît Monin, a psychology professor at Stanford University, displays of language all-knowing-ness provide a ready-made, two-pronged opportunity to do so. ‘The way we evaluate our competence is relative to other people,’ he says. ‘If I need to feel good about my language skills, one way that I could do that would be to give myself evidence that my language skills are awesome. Another is to give myself evidence that other people’s language skills suck. So by putting down other people, I can feel better about myself.’”

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donotdestroy:

“There are different reasons why people bully, including wanting to dominate others and improve their social status, having low self-esteem and wanting to feel better about themselves, and lacking remorse or failing to recognize their behavior as a problem.”