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Reinstatement of the Draft?

For those of you who don't live with their heads in the sand, President Bush announced during a press conference today that he is "inclined to believe that we need to increase in — the permanent size of both the United States Army and the United States Marines."

With troops already stretched thin by several tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, what other solutions are out there to increase the size of the military other than through conscription? President Bush has already voiced opposition to the idea of reinstating the draft, but resources seem to be scarce in a time when plans are being made to increase our presence in the Middle East.

So what's in store for the youth of our nation? Who knows, but the whole situation seems to be spreading a whole bunch of fear, uncertainty, and doubt without even mentioning a draft.

Print | posted on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 10:06 AM

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The draft should not be re-instated. The service is now complised of people who have admiredly decided to service our country, it is their choice, their right and something they want to do. To re-instate the draft takes away one of our main freedoms, that of choice! A young man, since females are not part of the draft discussions, should not have that choice taken from him. Some people have no desire to fire a gun and should not be forced to do so. Also by forcing people into service who have no desire or calling to be there, you put the troops who choose to be there in jeapardy because the person who is supposed to be watching their back don't want to be there and may not follow through. Lastly, this country needs to listen to the people and pull out and stay out of the Middle East, not force its young people into service for something that they do not believe in.
Left by Judi on Aug 15, 2007 8:30 AM

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While a don't disagree that a draft would be a mistake, one thing that all those who voluntarily understand is the possibility of entering into a conflict that they personally disagree with.

First and foremost, it is the responsibility of every service man and woman to defend and protect the Constitution of our country and to obey the orders of their superiors.

I personally didn't agree with us going over to Kosovo during the Clinton era (and I'm sure there are many servicemen that didn't, either), but that is the soldiers life.

I think it is important for our leaders to act responsibly and in the best interests for our nation. I think it's apparent that Iraq wasn't all that it was cracked up to be.

But we can't change that now. It's in the past. Now that we're there, we have certain obligations and responsibilities and it too would be reckless for us to up and leave. It's too bad that the Iraqis aren't stepping up to the plate and taking a larger role in the development of their country.

Left by Wayne on Aug 15, 2007 5:09 PM

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