• Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Morally I don’t think it’s wrong to use convicts to protect against an invading enemy.

    Morally I DO think it’s wrong to use convicts as bullet absorbers in an effort to BE the invaders.

    In any case, I’d say regardless of morality, it’s not a good sign that Ukraine has to resort to this.

    • Furball@sh.itjust.works
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      3 months ago

      I think it depends on whether the inmates actually want to or not. If they think fighting in a defensive war to gain their freedom is a good deal more power to them