Posted on 08/11/2004 11:50:44 AM PDT by AVNevis
Some good news from this story is that teens approve of the War in Iraq. My generation is not a screwed up as I thought it was!
They fear a draft because of idiotic democrats like Charlie Rangel who put this fear into them. Democrats started this whole draft thing and people should be aware of that.
President Bush said yesterday in Niceville, FL that we don't need a draft, he isn't for it and only a couple of people from the other side of the aisle were for it.
They are trying to drum up excitement about a draft because they know it is the ONLY way that age group (18-25) is going to vote. Otherwise all the "rock the vote" crap isnt worth spit.
The draft would definitely scare would-be drop-outs to get serious about their education.
Teens have ALWAYS been scared about a draft. They're teenagers.
That name Niceville reminds me of the commercial for Rite Aid Drug Stores about the town called "Perfect"
The numbers supporting the war in combination with the numbers in opposition to the draft may indicate that they think that a price has to paid, but someone else should pay it.
I was a 21 yr old newly wed when I rec'd my notice back in the 60s..........Can't say I was happy, but, as sumone else said, I "reported for duty."
Wow, I actually agree with them on something. Unfortunately, I've little doubt that we are worlds apart when it comes to identifying the causes and solutions. I can imagine most of them would cite something like, "Republicans" and "Democrats," respectively. (Rock the Vote, dog.)
Amen to that. I was a teenager during Vietnam (did you know that John F'n Kerry was in Vietnam?), and was hoping to God that either the war would end or my number never came up. Fortunately, Trickey Dickey ended the draft before I had to worry about it.
Get over it. In today's uncertain job market a military career with early retirement doesn't look all that bad.
Keep us informed of what is going on in your life. Let us know how that conservative club thing works out.
Keep us informed of what is going on in your life. Let us know how that conservative club thing works out.
I registered with Selective Service on the very day that Ronald Reagan lobbed a couple of presents into Khadaffi's tent. I thought for sure that I'd be dead within a year.
Boy, was I young and stupid.
My opinion on the draft is that is should be a last resort. I believe God did not intend for everyone to become soldiers. For example, if I was meant to be a soldier would I have such terrible eyesight at age 14 that I cannot see this computer screen clearly without glasses?(Someone told me that this would exclude me from military service. This sourse however was another 14-year old so I have no clue whether it is credible. It would be nice if someone could either confirm or deny that.) Clearly I can serve my country in other ways.
Funny, I posted a story earlier this morning from another source about this same survey. They gave it a more positive spin. Good 'ol Washington Post!
They'll just issue you glasses with your rifle. I hope you'll be still be able to see your target through the sights. The draft is a comin, hope you like the Infantry, remember, REAL MEN sleep in the mud!
Well, people are really nice in Niceville! LOL
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