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In reply to the discussion: Should women be drafted into the military? [View all]napi21
(45,806 posts)It was a show on tv (msnbc I THINK) but I don't remember which show. He was asked if there should be a draft. He said NO. Years ago when we had the draft, we pulled in a bunch of guys, trained them to shoot and a few other things, and sent them off to the infantry. Today, the training is much more extensive. They have top learn a lot of technology to operate the new equipment in all areas of our military, and 6 weeks won't make it.
I recommend something else to get all young people to contribute. Something like mandatory community service, or foreign service of some kind, and yes ALL young people should have to serve in one of those areas, both male & female.
I really like his idea. I don't know if community service is the right area, but something like that, that would force kids of SLL social levels to contribute.