[knarf]

No, but they can force your little boy into passive modes during public school indoctrination

I say bring back the draft

It forced young men to grow up

If it's done during peace time, they don't need to feel like they're being made into hamburger

[chajin]

I say bring back the draft It forced young men to grow up

Despite my poor attempt at humor, I agree with you.

[oldtech]

I remember the peacetime draft. I enlisted just prior to being drafted. Guys lived through it OK. It’s not such a bad thing & with the downsizing in the military we’ve,it might be necessary again.