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Originally Posted by wilpuri
I finished my mandatory military service witht he FDF a couple of weeks ago, and I'd say it serves as an important ritual, a shared experience for virtually the entire Finnish male populace, connecting generations as well as neighbours. Definately positive as far as the national character is concerned.
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I agree with wilpuri here. It's an important ritual, and even a rite of passage. I'm sad to say that obligatory military service in Croatia is suspended. It can only be activated for war purposes.