A big problem of the draft was it basically snagged the poor and uninformed (not saying all).
Those looking to get out of it had the college route, marriage w/kids and political connections.
The talk of bringing back the draft now includes some type of civilian service - jobs corps.
I see big problems with that route. I see that as another route of privilege by letting those with political connections get paid by government to do nothing for two years and think this is the way life should be.
“A big problem of the draft was it basically snagged the poor and uninformed (not saying all).”
If you will re-read my first post you will note that I specified there should be no exemptions other than for physical or mental problems. I am a vietnam vet and am well aware that the sons of those of power and privelage were able to avoid the draft. I went to college on the GI Bill after serving my three years in the Army (yes, I volunteered) and observed draft avoidance being elevated to a fine art.