“As for now, I think this is a “reverse draft”, with many social factors that are still forcing youngsters to join the military to survive. (poor economy, to wit)”
While you might be correct in the “now” part...maybe during the past year...we’ve had a voluntary military for a very long time, and they are excellent.
It works better than the draft as those people WANT to serve, instead of being forced to serve.
And...no...I’m not getting your drift WRT this part of your post.
“Now, here’s the real issue: We, the people, are not being heard. So, you want to volunteer for your country or do I have to force you? Get my drift? ;)”
You still sound so bitter...
Maybe we are of the same mind...but we’re having a hard time getting there. ;o)
That being said, to say that those who tried not to be drafted were cowards is beyond despicable.
Yes and also b/c the youth of today are way more liberal then they were 40 years ago thanks to all the liberal media and liberal teachers feeding them Marxism-light. Go on any liberal college campus and you'll find anti-troop garbage everywhere. I don't think I want to depend on these brainwashed liberal youth for my and Americas security.
So, you want to volunteer for your country or do I have to force you? Get my drift? ;)”
You still sound so bitter...
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I guess I hold a grudge against people who didn’t answer the call but side-stepped it by going to Canada, joining the NG or Reserves (back then their units stayed home except for 2 weeks in the summer and one weekend a month - they didn’t serve in-country) and never saw battle. They were afraid and took the easy way out by avoiding being inducted into a situation where they would have to risk their life. That’s cowardly.
As for my statement about volunteering for your country or being forced, I’m referring to BO’s plan for everyone to serve in his personal army. It has been discussed on FR and it’s basically a draft with a new name but nobody will be exempt so it’s back to square one. Join the military and fight, for those who aren’t cowards, or join BO’s army and serve without much risk. Can’t wait to see how this turns out.
BTW, it’s been nice chatting with you. Although you may not agree with my terminology, you remain quite civil and I admire that.