Has anyone ever noticed that it is usually only the lefties that make this argument? The Generals don’t want it, we have plenty of people signing up for the all volunteer force, why exactly do we want to ruin a good thing? Oh that’s right, everyone (read the rich) has to pay their fair share in the military....
The military that drafted the author in the late 50s/early 60s was a far different one that emerged during and after VietNam.