I read an article this morning that quoted comedic actor Rob Schneider as saying the US should bring back the military draft. I have mixed thoughts.
My first thought is that Rob Schneider has no place making this statement because he has not served in the military. I don't have much respect for people who expect others to do something they would not do themselves. Now with that said...
Forcing everyone to serve would be expensive. Do we really want that additional tax burden?
The quality of our military would decline, because the overwhelming majority of people would have no desire to be there.
On the other hand, it would get our youth into better physical and mental shape.
I also suspect that our leaders would be less likely to use military force if their own kids' lives were on the line. But then again, we know these same leaders would find a way to get their own kids out of the draft... or at least get them into non-combat roles.
What are your thoughts on bringing back the draft?
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