[fivecatsandadog]

Ike and Reagan were also veterans, and served our country with honor and distinction. IMO, ALL presidential nominees should be required to prove enlisted service in the US armed forces. The Oath of Enlistment is a good start: In the Armed Forces EXCEPT the National Guard (Army or Air: I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God. Any man or woman who wants to lead this country as President should have experience DEFENDING IT prior to their election. In fact, Israel has the right idea with mandatory military service for both men and women. Would certainly change the current PUNK culture we have now.

[Ann Archy]

I agree.....GIRLS TOO!!! ALL 18 year olds MUST register!!! EQUALITY BABY!!

[skinkinthegrass]

Even, if rejected by the US Armed Forces, have volunteers
do simple Civil Engineering projects..like the Japanese.