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Strictly Democrat talking points in an attempt to scare folks."""

I don't listen to Democrat talking points. But I do read the news about guardsmen being compelled to stay longer than is normal. I also read McCain saying we don't have enough troops in Iraq to pacify Iraq.

The reason we have guardsman staying is because we did not create the correct mix of AC/RC units during the 90's as we drew down. We have the wrong TYPES of troops in the guard versus the active component. For instance, almost all our Civil Affairs troops (those who help us work with local civilians) are Guardsman. Therefore, until we can fix that (which we are doing in a hurry), we need to keep those type of soldiers called up on active duty.

That is what GEN Franks, GEB Myers, GEN Abizaid, etc are all talking about when they say we do not need more troops there, we need the right type of troops there.

A draft would not help that.

Moccasin is not a bad guy, and he did serve the military well...a true hero as opposed to JFK. But he was in the Nav--not the Army, was a pilot, and spent most of his career in a prison camp (unfortunately). I trust all the top generals (and their staffs) on this one.

Find me any active duty general...or sergeant major...who thinks we need a draft, or that we are planning a draft...or who want a draft. you can't.

"I don't listen to Democrat talking points. But I do read the news..."

Well, here's some news to read then-

Democrats Confuse Voter Registration Form With Draft Notice

NewsMax ^ | 8/24/04 | Carl Limbacher
What's left of South Carolina's Democrat party is so desperate that it is trying to scare potential voters with a fake draft notice. Is that a good idea when some voters these days are too stupid even to draw a simple line? "The first page of the mailing shows a draft notice with orders to report to a military induction center. The next shows a helicopter with troops in the foreground beneath a headline that says 'Officials in Washington are calling for more troops in Iraq.' Below, the mailing asks 'Which form would you rather fill out?'" the Associated Press...