but thats your choice, a damn good one if you ask me. i know how it goes, because i have been through the military, also discharge under medical. i have dealt with guys around me who went awol and we have had this discussion many times.
until you actually talk to a person and see whats going on with them, you might understand why some of them are running. nobody is telling them or encouraging them to go awol, but its at its highest rate right now.
also you might be considered a hypocrite for not wanting to be a part of the military, but then sit there and bash someone who is/was for not following through. you cant expect someone to do something you wouldnt do yourself.