It's a good point. Those kids should know the opportunities have never been better than they are now.
Weigh the opportunities in one hand. And then factor in the chances of getting blown up by an IED in your Humvee in the other. You can pretty much figure out why they are not breaking the doors down getting into the Army and Marine recruiters doors.
As one poster said above - we can do what we can to counteract the negativity of the MSM by trying to persuade kids in our families and communities that now is the time to step up to the plate and enlist.