I haven't ducked, or weaved at all. I said that the idea that the purpose of giving the gift of life to staff an armed force is abhorent. Your last post, #337, makes it clear that you think the purpose of giving the gift of life is to staff a force.
Do NOT put words in my mouth. I've simply stated facts. Civilisations have risen, collapsed, and been replaced throughout human history. Demographic decline is one (of many) causes of civilisational collapse.