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To: knighthawk

I would hope the military likes their CIC; however, I thought service members stayed quiet on all things political but I know some who don’t. It was a no no when I was in.


4 posted on 11/18/2019 6:28:25 AM PST by yetidog
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To: yetidog

Having an army of draftees guaranteed the army would steer away from politics. Having an army of volunteers, which has been deployed in endless (and useless?) wars, can make for a politicized army.

Not certain even at the time that abolishing the draft was a good idea. “Beware the wrath of the legions” was what the Caesars had to remember.


6 posted on 11/18/2019 6:35:21 AM PST by CondorFlight
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