By Tom Morgan

People offer many reasons for not serving in our armed forces. They offer many reasons for their kids not serving. They offer many reasons for not wanting military recruiters or ROTC to be on campuses. Or to be allowed to talk with high school kids. Even though they welcome recruiters from companies and other prospective employers.

Among the reasons:

1. I hate war at any time, any place.

2. I am afraid I will die in combat. Or that my son or daughter will.

3. Using the military is no way to solve problems.

4. This country is not worth defending.

5. It is wrong to train people to kill.

6. I feel shame whenever I see men or women in military uniforms.

They offer many more reasons.

Two authors explore how millions of Americans shun military service. Especially our upper classes. Their book: The Unexcused Absence of America’s Upper Classes from Military Service - and How It Hurts Our Country.