Just remember; when you get into the academy, they MAKE you take the "RED PILL". You get to see and learn reality whether you like it or not. There's a lot of people in the civilian world who will say that the military isn't the "REAL" world. Granted, you don't have to experience the crime, poverty, unemployment, etc... that the real world has to offer. However; you will see so much more of the "Real" world. You'll meet and work with people from all over. You'll experience colorado, texas, arizona, etc... You'll experience England, Spain, Italy, Japan, etc... Not only will you truly EXPERIENCE the real world that the average person only THINKS they know; but your opinions will also change. The average person knows the "Real" world only as it applies to their immediate life in their town/city. They read and listen to the news. You on the other hand will actually see the "Real" world 1st hand. All over the world. You will see how great of a country the U.S.A truly is; how generous we truly are; how we aren't as evil as some people make us out to be; and why it is so important to defend our country and help other countries to improve themselves. But when all is said and done and someone tries to argue politics, economics, and ideology with you; you'll be able to say that you took the "Red" pill and have the T-Shirt and the Movie rights.