[SedVictaCatoni]

that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law;

*shudder* What would President Johnson, President Carter, President Gore, or President Kerry's idea of "work of national importance" have been? We don't need a national servitude amendment.

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SedVictaCatoni wrote:

We don't need a national servitude amendment.

I didn't propose servitude. Here's what I wrote:

The USA is long overdue in passing such a 'rite of citizenship' amendment.

A short voluntary course in basic defense tactics and the obligations of constitutional citizenship could be offered to all would be voters at 18..
They would graduate with the right to vote and a surplus rifle, after taking the:
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

No commitment to our republic, - no oath, - no vote.