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  • Is reinstatement of the draft at hand?

    08/04/2002 3:08:09 PM PDT · by The Duke · 112 replies · 895+ views
    Various | Aug 4, 2002 | The Duke
    Lately, even as I hear the war drums incessantly beating with regard to Iraq, I've heard numerous radio ads reminding all "young men" that registration for "selective service" is "the law". Could it possibly be that a ressurection of the draft is being contemplated? And if so will this draft be "selective" in the sense that it won't "select" the children of our national leaders(?) (as apparently was the case with Vietnam?) My own three boys are a few years from being eligable for such a draft, and I've shared with them my belief that the integrity of our leadership...