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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.
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So, you don't think that having
everyone in a given country able to perform some sort of service would make the country stronger? It's working fine in other countries, ie: Israel.
Reread what I said about a two year moratorium: the idea behind that is to get people used to the idea, so that it
doesn't tear the country apart. Not everyone has to serve in the military; there are a lot of other services that could be done (including daycare for those working at something else). Many parks, microfilming old records, etc were done in the 1930's by this same sort of service. Quit thinking about yourself for a few minutes, and think about kids in a ghetto or people who can't afford college - this may be their only chance to learn (or begin to learn) a trade, and it surely beats gangbanging or imprisionment. I do, however, feel that everyone (except conscientious objectors) should know
how to load, fire, and clean a weapon.
If you've ever read even one of my posts concerning this issue prior to this, you know I feel very strongly about it!
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