2. THE DOCTRINAL INCOMPATIBILITY BETWEEN THE REVOLUTION AND THE UNIFORM

            The uniform, by its mere presence, implicitly testifies to some truths that, although undoubtedly somewhat generic, are certainly of a counter-revolutionary character:

            –  the existence of values that are greater than life itself and for which one should be willing to die -- which is contrary to the socialist mentality, wholly characterized by abhorrence of risk and pain and by adoration of security and utmost attachment to earthly life;

            –  the existence of morality, for the military condition is entirely based upon ideas of honor, of force placed at the service of good and turned against evil, and so on.