You don’t earn rights. That’s what makes them inalienable.
Voting is not an inalienable right.
They take gun rights (2nd Amendment) away from people merely accused of spouse abuse and other politically correct infractions, as well as any kind of mental issues. Voting is taken away from felons even years after their sentences are served out. Etc., etc.
Exactly.
Bottom line is people make choices in their own self interest - to serve (get promoted, get honor, larger command, etc) or not to serve but do other things. They accept the risks associated with their choices. Lots of non-military roles are dangerous and high-risk.
There was no right to vote in the original as-written U.S.Constitution. Those had to added later in the 16th and 17th Amendments.
I like that, because with the current regime they would add in “public employees.” Then we would be in a permanent status as serfs working for the government class.
That’s what the Founders said. Under the Franchise system, a civilian would still have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. No one could deprive of earning a livelihood and holding property; not enslave or draft you. You simply couldn’t vote or hold office without meeting the conditions of the Franchise.