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Originally posted by AGDee
That isn't a New York thing, it's nationwide. Men are still required to register for the draft.
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True, but I wasn't aware that the DMV helped enforce that - it's a state agency, not federal. Though, you can register to vote when you get your license, so is it in that context?
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Originally posted by Munchkin03
Most of, if not all, of the countries that have compulsory military service do not have a college deferment--why should the US?
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Why not? You'd have to structure the college deferment so people don't abuse it, of course - perhaps by requiring an additional time commitment for each year you defer your service. I'm sure the armed forces would benefit from having people with college degrees in specialized fields.
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On another note, what do you all think about women being required to register for the draft or participate in mandatory military service? I say yes, but women should not be forced to be front-line troops if they don't want to - they can serve in support roles.