Despite all of this country's successes with conscription, most notably World War I and World War II, the subject has become taboo. Its mere mention, let alone its serious consideration, are forbidden in American political quarters. This unwillingness to consider using our greatest element of national power—our people—reflects a stunning strategic myopia about our national security and what will be necessary to guarantee it.
This is a very intriguing discussion between two former Army officers both with experience in Iraq. They point out the strengths, weaknesses, and history of a military draft. What are your thoughts on a draft?
there won't be a draft because the voting age has been 18 since 1971. most Americans (especially those of drafting age) would have to enthusiastically support any military effort to allow a draft. obviously that is currently not the case. 18-25 year-olds would turn out at the polls in record numbers if a draft was implented now, and politicians know this.
Posted on 05/03/07 10:58:31
Sniper wrote:
America cannot win in Iraq. It's true. Look at Korea, Vietnam, Mogadishu, etc...Peace Not War
Posted on 05/04/07 01:44:34
breslow wrote:
It is your duty as an Amercian citizen to serve your country. There is no greater honor than fighting for the United States of America.
Posted on 05/06/07 19:45:27
Wolf wrote:
the greatest honor is not fighting for your country but for your family thats why people are in iraq to fight for there familys there will not be no draft because there is no need to draft there are plenty of solders that fight for the united states and need none for now!!!
Posted on 05/07/07 00:28:16
army girl wrote:
i love soldier. if there is a draft i know that the men will serve our country
Posted on 05/07/07 09:16:41
i love army boys wrote:
when we fought in the revolutionalry war the numbers were down but we won. we can win the war in Iraq. we need our heart in the fight.
Posted on 05/07/07 09:18:50
DK wrote:
Hey everybody thats for keeping our country safe from anymore dummys !!
Posted on 05/07/07 11:01:29
kristin wrote:
why have a draft? if someone doesnt have enough balls to stand up for their country why force them. we dont need the free loaders to come pollute our military what so ever! & i understand some people have extinuating circumstances on why they dont serve, so this is not to be taken as an attack on them.
Posted on 05/08/07 11:02:09
Army Mom at Middleburg, Florida wrote:
My son voluntarily loined the armed services, he deploys tomorrow to Iraq. He doesn't want to fight in a war that seems to have no end, but the ultimate goal is to keep thterrosit and the war away from home and that is why he is there. I pray for the asfe return of all our men and woman. It is amazing that we all want to the united states privlages but so many not willing to support thier country. I am 35 and a woman, and i would be there otmorrow, if it meant that my family at home would stay protected.
Posted on 05/10/07 09:43:15
anthony r montalvo wrote:
bring back the draft i cant pass the asvab, but im strong and willing to fight.
Posted on 05/10/07 22:38:22
-nam vet wrote:
get pumped, fellas! get ready to go! get FOCURSED!!!! DUTY! HONOR! COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <333333333
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Posted on 05/16/07 11:40:12
Charles Stevens wrote:
I agree
Posted on 05/16/07 11:41:27
Mike Jones (who?) wrote:
The Departed is a great movie, what you say foo? son?
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Posted on 05/16/07 11:58:45
Seal wrote:
There used to be a greying tower alone on the sea.
You became the light on the dark side of me.
Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill.
But did you know,
That when it snows,
My eyes become large and,
The light that you shine can be seen.
Baby,
I might compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey.
Ooh,
The more I get of you
Stranger it feels, yeah.
And now that your rose is in bloom,
A light hits the gloom on the grey.
Posted on 05/16/07 12:00:48
Seal wrote:
There used to be a greying tower alone on the sea.
You became the light on the dark side of me.
Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill.
But did you know,
That when it snows,
My eyes become large and,
The light that you shine can be seen.
Baby,
I might compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey.
Ooh,
The more I get of you
Stranger it feels, yeah.
And now that your rose is in bloom,
A light hits the gloom on the grey.
Posted on 05/16/07 12:00:49
Mike Anderson wrote:
YESS!!!! I LOVE THIS!!
DUTY HONOR COUNTRY woah thats awesome and the departed is deff a bad movie what are you talking about!!
Posted on 05/16/07 15:56:53
Mike Anderson wrote:
yeah but i am not sure about the draft as a good idea, we do not want the smart kids to be in the army, nor do we want our future c.e.o.'s or the people who tried in high school to get drafted also.
Posted on 05/16/07 16:01:04
Mark wrote:
We already have those "smart kids" in the Army. Who do you think runs all those high tech weapons. Today's Army is a lot different from years ago when you just gave everyone a gun.
Posted on 05/17/07 08:35:23
Danielle St.Jean wrote:
I say bring back the draft and let all the men and woman that want to fight for our country have that honor.Good luck to the men and woman in iraq.I wish you the best of luck and pray you return home safely.
Posted on 05/20/07 20:03:49
thomas wirthlin wrote:
kill all the bitches over in the sandy area called Iraq
Posted on 05/25/07 11:37:40
Peace Is What We Need wrote:
Wow you all are nuts the army is full of shit so is the government jeez the war in iraq is stupid and a waste we should be in a different country than iraq we need to go to coutries that really need our help I don't understand how the army can kill people and normal average civillians, how do they live with their selves? Is our country really worth it? Nothing ever happens here yeah maybe in the revolutionary war they invaded us but what about other countries? We always just go over there and destroy and kill, does that make us just like them? :/ idk this is crazy intense stuff too bad no one can just get along its always about money or power never about the people I hope everyone knows that the government has brain washed all the young adults in the war. Well have fun thinking and arguing about what I wrote. Peace, love, happiness. Hippie Power.