The Topic: Iraq

The best way to avoid military service in times of conflict is to become too useful to die.

College studies in applied fields (computer science, chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, nursing, pre-med), can help reduce your chances of being sent to die with a rifle in your hand.

Why the pacifistic bent Prime? Were you not supposed to be the greatest warrior of your race?

War is never the solution. Those who sing praises of the nobility of war have never been on the front lines of the battle.