[AnotherUnixGeek]

The calls for a draft all seem to come from people with motives unrelated to having the best military possible. Some on the Left want a draft because an all-volunteer military makes Vietnam-style opposition to US military actions difficult. Some on the Right want a draft to make young people do their part for the US and appreciate it more.

Neither reason has anything to do with what's best for the military - it's all about using the military in order to reach their particular social goal. Pentagon officials have stated repeatedly that they prefer an all-volunteer force - until they state that a draft is needed, I think both sides need to butt out.