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StackExchange Friday: Why does the U.S military use mercenaries?

From  https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/41431/why-does-the-u-s-military-use-mercenaries Short answer: they're cheaper, no one cares if they die, and the law doesn't see them as soldiers.

New Project: Sierra Float Spa is in progress

I've spent the past year or so learning about Reduced Environmental Stimulus Therapy, aka REST, aka Sensory Deprivation. I became aware of it through the internet consciousness, likely a recommendation from reading about and watching so much content on meditation and psychedelics. My story with this isn't much different from the average story: someone gets introduced to floating and immediately becomes a fanatic. With many words of caution, I began researching not just how it works, but how I could provide this service to others. Typical, with the typical learning curve, challenges and mistakes, like underestimating the funds needed to get started right. I took possession of a unit in which I plan to install a couple tanks. Or maybe just one. Plans are in progress and should be submitted to the county for approval in the next few weeks. Once I get an idea of the cost of the build out, I can decide whether I'll have to do it in two stages or if I can take it all on at on...