From The CBS News:
CBS Evening News: Growing Number Finds That In Uncertain Times, Patriotism Pays
(CBS) In downtown Dallas Friday, new recruits pledged to protect and defend their country.
They're just part of a growing number who found that in uncertain times, patriotism pays, CBS News correspondent Cynthia Bowers reports.
"Unemployment rates are [skyrocketing], and when you are looking at how bad unemployment rates are going, I think you find yourself going, 'What do I do now?"' said Army recruit James Stabile.
The troubled economy has even become part of the recruiters' arsenal. And the pitch may be paying off. The Army led all four branches of the military, exceeding recruiting goals.
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My Comment: The U.S. military branches were still meeting their recruiting goals in good times. Patriotism and duty are more seductive as recruiting tools than money.