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"Part of the problem, the media and popular culture in general have worked the citizenry over so bad, the very idea of a draft is unthinkable, and not just politically. I know, because I was once young and stupid, and when dad suggested the military I thought it was a crazy idea. "They brainwash you, Dad.."

After I joined, I got out and went to University on the GI Bill. I rapidly figured out who was really "brainwashed" - civilians. I said nuts to the University - and went back in the .mil,"

LOL, I didn't believe in the draft either, I fought it, won my permanent deferment, then I enlisted in the army.

"LOL, I didn't believe in the draft either..."

Weeeel.. to be sure, I'm not sure I particularly like the idea of a draft, either. There is no question that for my particular situation, the military was exactly the sort of structure that I needed. The military is not the Vietnam era military that is probably in the popular culture stereotype. It is a very professional, career oriented force with outstanding NCO's and Officer corps. The Army in particular took a nosedive morale during the 70's. It is entirely clear to me now that enlisting when I was a bit younger would have been theoretically a much better idea than waiting till I was in my early 20's? A draft would have solved that dilemma nicely. Any talk of a draft is bound to be fraught with difficulties because of the rhetoric involved. If Social Security is the third rail in politics... If this subject is raised