I was rewatching Starship Troopers the other day (hey, I like that movie. Though it's brutal and senceless with one exception), and gave pause at what Rico's teacher asked him, "Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a citizen, and a civillian?" I already knew the answer since I've seen that movie a dozen and one times over. Before you read on, what do you think are the differences between a citizen and a civillian. While your at it, what do you think is the difference between a soldier and a warrior?
The difference between a civillian and a citizen are very easy to spot. A civillian just stands around like cattle whenever they see something messed up, waiting for someone else to do something. They have no thought process of their own, and enjoy being spoonfed any BS that is shoveled their way. A citizen, on the other hand. Takes the time to help others by volunteering their time, not waiting around if they can help, even if its putting a phone call through. Even putting their own lives at risk to pull someone out of danger.
So then, what is the difference between a soldier and a warrior? Simply put, a soldier puts his life on the line every day, they expect no reward, and get called heros. Even if they didn't do much beyond fireing their weapon to cover a buddy. They are the perfect example of what have come to believe in in this country. A warrior on the other hand, has no such discipline. They expect to be rewarded, do a half assed job (though some will swear up and down that they make great teachers) while pretending to know what to do, and they have zero discipline what so ever. They also delight in being called hero, and will suck it up each and every day. Though a warrior doesn't deserve such credit.
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