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To: Irene Adler
Draft the women and put them in the artillary, let them hear a 155 bark all day and night. They would not be on the front lines but would still be in Compat.
21 posted on 01/05/2003 3:39:24 PM PST by BooBoo1000
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To: BooBoo1000
Right. And how many women could carry a basic 95lb 155mm round, let alone a Copperhead or other special purpose round?

Except in times of deepest peril for the nation, and no other means of obtaining sufficient manpower, the draft should not be considered. It is involuntary servitude and contrary to the principles of a free society.

That said, there is no reason not to require military service as a qualification for holding office, for federal employment, or even for the franchise. Limiting full citizenship to those who served, whether in the military or in civilian equivilents, is a good idea: those who are not prepared to contribute to society, and consequently have a serious stake in it, should not be permitted to decide important questions for that society. Think Starship Troopers!

44 posted on 01/05/2003 6:37:09 PM PST by CatoRenasci
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