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Originally posted by dekeguy
Every soldier, whether that soldier is a Regular, Reservist, or National Guard member is a VOLUNTEER. He was there doing what he voluntarily committed to do. He was not some kid drafted out of school and sent in harm's way. He was a man who made a man's decision to serve his country as a soldier.
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This needs to be repeated. Since he had to go through ROTC to become a 1st Lt., it's not like he made the decision to join the Army on a whim. But there is the very loose argument that the GI Bill and assisting with college finance is the "new draft".