It's important to understand that the armed wing of the state is not homogenous. Cops, enlisted personnel, the officer class, the national guard, among other formations, have distinct social identities and in a crisis won't necessarily work unison.
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no more draft
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The big difference of VN in the 70's was conscription vs the all volunteer military we have now. The standards for enrollment are much higher now, so people have to actively try to enlist and try to stay in. Very different dynamics at play.
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