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Originally posted by PhiPsiRuss 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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I agree with Mr. KR and others that a "professional military," backed up by Reserves and National Guard is the best way to go. That has been pretty well established since the draft ended.
However, I should point out that it wasn't the draft that tore "this country apart," but rather the Vietnam Conflict itself. The draft had been in place for many years and was considered a given. Granted that it allowed for gross inequities in who served and who didn't.
The fact that draft cards were burned was not really a demonstration against mandatory service as it was against the conflict.
Kind of like burning a bra was a symbol of...well, what was that symbol of?
Kidding and ducking out of the way of potential flames.
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