But I’m sure if most soldiers had a red button to take them home, and by going there wasn’t negative consequences for anyone else, they would push the button. They didn’t have a choice. Nobody wants to stay in a war zone. And it’s just different. They had food. They had their fellow soldiers there too. For the alone folks, think about the psychology of starving and what that does to someone, all while being isolated ... with most of the time only your thoughts to occupy your time. I’m sure for a lot of people, being able to go home is worth way more than the money.
Even without an instant go home button, I wouldn’t compare being in a war to being in a wilderness survival situation. They both have their unique set of challenges, and although they’re not mutually exclusive, you generally aren’t doing both at the same time.
