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Originally Posted by StargazerLily
I'm looking at the middle/high school kids. What do they get for doing their 50 hours of service? I cant imagine many middle/high schoolers enjoying doing community service "just because." I had to grow up a little bit more before I truly enjoyed giving back to the community.
What about the 2 year draft?
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Community Service builds character. Middle and High School students should have to do community service because it opens their eyes. It will help them appreciate what they do have. CS also builds a sense of community (that I feel most of our communities lack). I also wouldn't underestimate the young people of today. We're a bit more mature than people think. The problem with many people today (especially young people) is that some feel entitled to something for no reason. Why shouldn't you spend 50 hours a year (50 hours in 52 weeks? It's not much work, but it's extremely necessary. Maybe kids will put the darn remotes down and live literally instead of vicariously) helping your community? Why should you get something for doing what you should be doing already? I understand that incentives motivate people. You should have to serve 50 hours a week as a thank you to the tax payers who pay for your education and safety.
To whom much is given much is expected. <----Words every person should live by. In this case to whom much is given (not, if anything)much is expected.
As far as the 2 year service thing, I think it's good and bad. Horrible in a time of war because no person wants to be forced to serve in a war. I also wouldn't want to have to rely on these people. I do believe there is benefit to having to serve in the military. It means that all people get some form of basic training in self-defense and discipline. I think that this will also foster more loyalty to the country, and a better work force. I think the image of most Americans as spoiled consumers will hold true if nothing is done. I don't think every young person should be shipped off to the army. I think that we might all need to do 2 years in a reserve. I'm a firm believer in the idea that hard work does a person good. There a lot of issues that can be attacked by having a 2 year service minimum.