Posted on 02/25/2007 3:09:34 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Many decisions concerning war and peace are being made these days by those who have never worn the uniform of the United States, and in some cases, have stated their "loathing" and disrespect for the military. I believe I have come up with a remedy to that sorry situation. I propose that certain Federal offices be open only to those who have served in the Armed Forces and been discharged honorably. Those offices would include President, Vice-President, Secretaries of State, Defense, Energy and Veterans Affairs (including major undersecretaries) and U.S. Senator. Furthermore, under my new system, veterans of the military (including reserves and National Guard) and currently serving members of the Armed Forces would be accorded two votes in all state and federal elections versus one vote for a non-military/veteran voter.
When those who have sacrificed for our country are accorded more say and fitness for certain positions, military service and civic duty will rise in the esteem of the public and decisions will be made by those who have "been there" and given something back to our nation. Please let me know what you think about my idea (good or bad, pro or con). Thanks!
Fine with me. Apart from serving military and veterans, I would also limit the voting franchise to those who pay federal income taxes. If you don't pay for the government, you won't be allowed to choose who serves in it.
No offense, but I think it's retarded. You wouldn't stop liberals from coming to power, you would just get a bunch of John Kerry types enlisting so that they have the military service on their record. Meanwhile, they would actually be in the military, undermining it.
The right solution is to limit voting to people who are not net receivers of government aid.
Terrible idea.
This is not Sparta...we do not have a military based government.
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