“And bringing back the draft is the left’s dream. Think of all those college protests being brough back.”
Much of what you say I agree with. However, it comes down to this for me; when the general population believes that they or their sons, nephews, etc, are to precious or above to serve, then this country is done, just a matter of time. An example, imo, O’Rielly has been ranting lately, like the idiot he is, for a mercenary force. I have lying believed that this would be the natural progression as a result of our all voluntary military. Should this occur, the illusion of the citizen solder will be gone - forever.
A big problem of the draft was it basically snagged the poor and uninformed (not saying all).
Those looking to get out of it had the college route, marriage w/kids and political connections.
The talk of bringing back the draft now includes some type of civilian service - jobs corps.
I see big problems with that route. I see that as another route of privilege by letting those with political connections get paid by government to do nothing for two years and think this is the way life should be.