Quote:
Originally posted by PhiPsiRuss
I completely disagree. There is no evidence that we will be stronger. If anything, there is evidence that we will have a less capable, and less reliable military. When you throw the likelihood that a draft would tear this country apart, just like it did during Vietnam, I don't see how this is good for America.
|
But that draft during Vietnam wasn't implemented fairly. All that college deferment (did I spell that right? I'm too tired to check) crap was divisive to the extreme.
Providing no special treatment to college students, children of politicians or run of the mill rich folks and allowing those who legitimately *can't* serve equivalent options is a great idea IMO
I admit that I am (ahem) a year or two beyond the cutoff age, but I have two daughters who would eventually be affected by such a bill. Nonetheless, I think it is a good idea. There are many benefits guaranteed to Americans so it doesn't really seem out of line to me to expect everyone to take a turn defending the country.