It starts with a draft, to end like Nazi Germany. If anything, we should be trying to be different than attempting to repeat the mistakes of others.

those that feel they need not serve their country

are taking benefit of freedoms that they did not earn

thus if they do not pay for their freedoms they are no better nor worse than anyone receiving any other govt benefit

such as food stamps and medicaid to name a couple

i am not saying there is anything wrong with collecting those benefits but do not complain about them if you do not want to serve your country

and if you read the thread i suggest other serving methods in place of military

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Y'mean credible like the news and opinion links that are usually posted here?

In the 60's, there were protests and escapes to Canada.
I seriously doubt, there would be mass riots and Canada is no longer an option.

Anyone who thinks wars are going to go away or end is living in a fantasy. There are way too many people for this planet to sustain.

War is one way to help control the population growth. Just for numbers sake. How many of the generation of folks 18-28 year range would it take getting killed off, to put a dent in the future population growth trend?

With the way "they", say the economy is headed, what would all those troops overseas do if there was no war or conflict for the US to be involved in.

I'm all for reinstating the draft along with giving the women equal responsibility to register with the Selective Service. I believe most would be honored and capable.

Let's see real change.

We already have the WORST form of a draft. It is called the STOP LOSS program, where you draft those who have already served. Many have had 3,4 deployments! They cannot take it mentally and are breaking down - suicides at record numbers.

The Think-Tank works non-stop, 24/7. Why do you believe they came up with Stop Loss The most of you aren't supposed to come back whole or alive. JMO

I remember signing up for what was then called the "Selective Service." I do believe that was what it was called.

There were no real wars at the time and the country was doing pretty well. I had to sign up as a American male citizen. I figured it was my duty and if called I guess I would have a military background now.

I was not called and so I have no experience to share except that as an American male... when asked to put my name on a list to serve the Military of the United States of America... I did.

I had no desire in a time of peace and prosperity to pursue a Military career but if called I surely would have gone.

The Unites States is currently suffering a severe economic crises. Perhaps my business skills and college education are serving my country as I am employing people who have children and dreams.

I think there are many ways to serve ones country. Surely being in the Military is one of the finest and truest of serving experiences. I also think of our country as an ant hill where all manner of workers both military, workers, gatherers, nurturers and more keep the ant hill thriving.

In the great Wars 1 and 2... our way of life was saved not only by soldiers but the men and women at home building tanks, planes, bombs and bullets.

I would say this however... If a draft was implemented today, due to severe conditions, I would again add my name to the list and serve in another capacity if my country called on me.

If my country decided I would better benefit it by serving as a military man on front, or supportive, lines for the survival of the way of life I have enjoyed... I would.

I think that is what is missing in many of our younger generation. The actual realization that our freedom was WON and is not just a matter of entitlement. That it can be lost and forever must be protected.

That being said... I do not endorse or agree with many of our over seas operations these days or the way they are carried out and our fine Military personell are exposed to harm for a benefit I do not fully comprehend.

I figured I was not as smart as the government officials... until Bush... then I realized even an idiot can lead our country. For this reason I would question a "mandantory" draft.

RW