I am in favor of requiring every American to serve their country in some capacity.
If I were King for a Day, every high school graduate would be required to go to some sort of “Boot Camp” modeled after USMC’s Parris Island, and serve in some capacity for at least two years!
Wouldn’t have to be military - could be Peace Corps or America Corps kinda thing!
But they would have to serve!
Yeah, I know we are talking HUGE numbers of “Boots,” but it could be done, and it should be done.
Not enough young Americans have an appreciation for what the USA is all about - two years of “National Service” would, IMHO, be a GOOD THING!
I agree—all Americans should serve—ALL. Universal Conscription. Some for the branches of the armed forces, including coast guard. (I would add a new branch—The Border Guard to replace the Border Patrol). That and the Peace corps, or Americorps (Fight fires, do first aid—disaster relief for Red Cross). National Parks, and Conservation of historic sites and monuments. There is a lot to do. All should serve for two years—Even young people in jail, The disabled, the mentally challenged (they can pick up trash if nothing else). All serve in someway to make America better. Even illegal aliens—serve or go home to their own lands.