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?
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posted at 09:10:29 on 05/03/07 - Category: Army
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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.
America cannot win in Iraq. It's true. Look at Korea, Vietnam, Mogadishu, etc...Peace Not War
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.
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!!!
i love soldier. if there is a draft i know that the men will serve our country
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.
Hey everybody thats for keeping our country safe from anymore dummys !!
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.
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.
bring back the draft i cant pass the asvab, but im strong and willing to fight.
get pumped, fellas! get ready to go! get FOCURSED!!!! DUTY! HONOR! COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <333333333
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I agree
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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.
YESS!!!! I LOVE THIS!!
DUTY HONOR COUNTRY woah thats awesome and the departed is deff a bad movie what are you talking about!!
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.
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.
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.
kill all the bitches over in the sandy area called Iraq
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